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Ford Escape (2011) vs. Ford Expedition (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Ford Escape and 2008 Ford Expedition specs.

2011 Ford Escape and 2008 Ford Expedition Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Ford Escape Ford Expedition  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 119.0 in -15.9 in
Length 174.7 in 206.5 in -31.8 in
Width 71.1 in 78.8 in -7.7 in
Height 67.7 in 77.2 in -9.5 in
Curb Weight 3254 lb. 5578 lb. -2324 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 28.0 gal. -11.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.6 in 63.2 in -6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 60.2 in -6.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.1 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 39.8 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 63.7 in -7.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 59.9 in -10.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 39.1 in -3.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.3 in -38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 51.9 in -51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 50.2 in -50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.7 in -37.7 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 117.9 in (over 3 rows) -40.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.2 ft3 18.6 ft3 10.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 29.2 55.0 ft3 -25.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 108.3 ft3 -42 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Escape

2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Expedition

2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review
 
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