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2008 Ford Escape and 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 109.5 in | -6.4 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 186.6 in | -11.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 73.3 in | -2.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 67.7 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3272 lb. | 4254 lb. | -982 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 59.1 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.6 in | -4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 60.6 in | -11.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape
| 2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
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