

Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Jeep Compass | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.7 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 173.4 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 69.3 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 64.2 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 3323 lb. | 409 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.6 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 52.2 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.6 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 54.0 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 51.0 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 52.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Jeep Compass.