Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Lexus RX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 107.9 in | -2 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 187.8 in | -9.7 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 74.2 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 66.3 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 4343 lb. | -611 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.0 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.1 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 57.6 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 54.5 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.8 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2015 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus RX.