| Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Honda Crosstour | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 110.1 in | -6.9 in |
| Length | 174.9 in | 196.6 in | -21.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 74.7 in | -4.6 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 61.5 in | 8.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3444 lb. | 4134 lb. | -690 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.3 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 53.9 in | -4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.4 in | -1.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 51.3 ft3 | 15 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Honda Crosstour.