| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Honda Ridgeline | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 122.0 in | -18.9 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 206.8 in | -32.1 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 76.3 in | -5.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 70.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 4503 lb. | -974 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 63.2 in | -6.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.6 in | -4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 62.6 in | -6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 57.2 in | -8.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 29.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 66.3 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 2014 Honda Ridgeline.