Ford Escape (2014) vs. Ford Explorer (2012) Specs

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2014 Ford Escape and 2012 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	Ford Escape	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	112.6 in	-6.7 in
Length	178.1 in	197.1 in	-19 in
Width	72.4 in	78.9 in	-6.5 in
Height	66.3 in	70.4 in	-4.1 in
Curb Weight	3732 lb.	4731 lb.	-999 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.1 gal.	18.6 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	40.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	61.3 in	-5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.3 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	40.6 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	40.5 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	61.0 in	-5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	56.7 in	-4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	39.8 in	-3 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	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	-36.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.3 ft³	21.0 ft³	13.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.3	43.8 ft³	-9.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.8 ft³	80.7 ft³	-12.9 ft³

2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review

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