

Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 112.6 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 198.3 in | -23.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.9 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 69.7 in | 70.0 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 4457 lb. | -1301 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.5 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.3 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 61.0 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 56.8 in | -7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.5 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.3 | 43.9 ft3 | -14.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -15.4 ft3 |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.