| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,437 mm | 5,006 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 2,077 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 70 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,029 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 1,011 mm | 903 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 595 L | 232 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 1,240 L | 28.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 2,285 L | -1 L |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.