Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 112.9 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 200.3 in | -25.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 74.9 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 67.4 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 4204 lb. | -675 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 58.5 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.2 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.9 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 56.4 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.8 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -37 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 47.4 ft3 | -18.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -18.9 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 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |