| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Honda Element | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 169.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 70.4 in | -2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3433 lb. | -179 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 | 26.0 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 77.1 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Honda Element.