Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 112.2 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 192.3 in | -14.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 72.8 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 72.0 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 5020 lb. | -1288 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.3 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.4 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.4 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 57.6 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.2 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -27.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.3 | 49.2 ft3 | -14.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -11.4 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 |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |