| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 284 hp@6400 259 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 114.2 in | -11.1 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 198.5 in | -23.8 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 77.2 in | -6.1 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 69.6 in | -1.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 4432 lb. | -903 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 60.7 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 60.4 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 56.1 in | -7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 41.7 in | -6.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.7 in | -30.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 114.7 in (over 3 rows) | -37.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 47.8 ft3 | -18.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 79.8 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder.