| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5500 275 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 105.9 in | 0 in |
| Length | 178.1 in | 178.1 in | 0 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.3 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 3765 lb. | -33 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 15.7 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.9 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.4 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 34.0 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 68.0 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
| 2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Escape.