Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 111.2 in | -8.1 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 193.5 in | -18.8 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.7 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.3 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 3579 lb. | -210 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 57.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.5 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.9 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.3 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.5 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 54.8 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.5 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 50.8 ft3 |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Nissan Maxima.