

Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Honda Element | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.4 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 169.9 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.6 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 70.4 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3515 lb. | -261 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.3 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 57.1 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.0 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.0 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 47.6 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.1 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | -8.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Honda Element.