

Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 171.6 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.8 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.7 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 3223 lb. | 146 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.3 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 55.6 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.9 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 52.7 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 33.2 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 21.5 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 |
2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |