Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 110.2 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 192.3 in | -14.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.4 in | 2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.9 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3592 lb. | 3274 lb. | 318 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.3 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.0 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.9 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 56.0 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 54.5 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.4 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | 52.2 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 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |