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Ford Escape (2012) vs. Ford Fusion (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Ford Escape and 2006 Ford Fusion specs.

2012 Ford Escape and 2006 Ford Fusion Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Ford Escape Ford Fusion  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 107.4 in -4.3 in
Length 174.7 in 190.2 in -15.5 in
Width 71.1 in 72.2 in -1.1 in
Height 67.7 in 57.2 in 10.5 in
Curb Weight 3369 lb. 3280 lb. 89 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 17.5 gal. -1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 38.7 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.6 in 57.4 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 54.0 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 42.3 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.8 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 56.5 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 53.6 in -4.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 37.0 in -1.4 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.2 ft3 15.8 ft3 13.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 15.8 ft3 50.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Escape

2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Fusion

2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review
2006 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review
 
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