Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Jeep Wrangler | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 116.0 in | -12.9 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 184.4 in | -9.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.9 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 72.3 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 4180 lb. | -926 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 21.6 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 55.8 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.6 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.0 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.8 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 56.7 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.2 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 46.4 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 82.0 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
2009 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 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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 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 |
2007 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler review |