

Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 113.7 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 193.4 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.7 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 72.8 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 4706 lb. | -1177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 59.0 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.9 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 55.5 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -37 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 43.9 ft3 | -14.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |