Ford Escape (2010) vs. Ford Explorer (2016) Specs

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2010 Ford Escape and 2016 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2010	2016
Model	Ford Escape	Ford Explorer
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	112.6 in	-9.5 in
Length	174.7 in	198.3 in	-23.6 in
Width	71.1 in	78.9 in	-7.8 in
Height	67.7 in	70.0 in	-2.3 in
Curb Weight	3529 lb.	4890 lb.	-1361 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	56.6 in	61.5 in	-4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	57.3 in	-4 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	29.2 ft³	21.0 ft³	8.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	29.2	43.9 ft³	-14.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.3 ft³	81.7 ft³	-15.4 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

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