Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Saab 9-2X | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 99.4 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 175.6 in | -0.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 66.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.7 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 3263 lb. | 266 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 52.7 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.3 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.3 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.9 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 51.7 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 33.7 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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 |
2006 Saab 9-2X Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat leg room. Rear door opening tight at shoe level. Swooping c-pillar design obstructs outward visibility. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Lack of any type of lumbar support is very uncomfortable. I opened the seat and installed my own inflatable device...much better now. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Somewhat cramped rear legroom. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Not really very luxurious. see full Saab 9-2X review |