Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Nissan Quest | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 124.0 in | -20.9 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 204.1 in | -29.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 77.6 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 71.9 in | -4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 4291 lb. | -1037 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 63.7 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 65.6 in | -12.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 41.7 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 66.2 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 67.4 in | -18.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 42.1 in | -6.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -46.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 87.7 ft3 | -58.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -79.4 ft3 |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |