Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 195 kW@5600 381 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 1,889 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 80 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 998 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,171 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 874 mm | 30 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 997 L | -170 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 1,860 L | 0 L |
2012 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 |
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 |
2012 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 |
2009 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review |