Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 118.9 in | -15.7 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 200.7 in | -25.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.2 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 69.7 in | 69.9 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3444 lb. | 4870 lb. | -1426 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.9 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.8 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 61.1 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 57.9 in | -8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | -38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.3 | 68.9 ft3 | -39.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | -50.6 ft3 |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third room has enough head room to even fit an adult comfortably and is wide enough to accommodate three individuals. It is one of the few SUV's that offer 8 seat capacity and has a larger interior capacity than a Tahoe. see full GMC Acadia review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia review |