Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 111.2 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 188.5 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 74.1 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 67.0 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 4009 lb. | -277 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 59.6 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.6 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 59.6 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.4 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.3 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 32.6 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 81.6 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Murano.