Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 117.9 in | -14.8 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 202.3 in | -27.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 75.9 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 67.6 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 4839 lb. | -1310 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 58.4 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 55.0 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 44.3 in | -8.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.4 in | -33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -41.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 45.0 ft3 | -15.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -20.4 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 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |