| Model Year | 2010 | 2022 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Subaru Ascent | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,891 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,437 mm | 4,999 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,601 kg | 2,009 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 73 L | -11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,016 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 978 mm | -74 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,453 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 805 mm | -805 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,855 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 504 L | 323 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 1,345 L | 28.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 2,449 L | -1 L |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Subaru Ascent.