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2012 Ford Escape and 2009 Honda Pilot Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Honda Pilot | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,437 mm | 4,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,803 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,601 kg | 2,044 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 79 L | -17 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,011 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 978 mm | -74 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,496 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 815 mm | -815 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 510 L | 317 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 1,351 L | 28.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 2,464 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Escape
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
| 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 |
| 2012 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Pilot
| 2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
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