| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 110.1 in | -7 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 196.8 in | -22.1 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 74.7 in | -3.6 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 65.7 in | 2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 4070 lb. | -541 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 | 56.6 in | 57.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.3 in | -2 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 | 29.2 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 51.3 ft3 | 15 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 |
| 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I'm tall - 6-6" - and this is the roomiest and most comfortable car I've ever owned. Comparable to a Yukon for a driver. Great room inside at all seating positions for me. see full Honda Accord Crosstour review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Adjustability for a comfortable even on long trips see full Honda Accord Crosstour review |