Ford Escape (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2009 Ford Escape and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2009	2007
Model	Ford Escape	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,619 mm	2,525 mm	0 mm
Length	4,437 mm	4,486 mm	0 mm
Width	1,806 mm	1,735 mm	0 mm
Height	1,720 mm	1,651 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,601 kg	1,520 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	62 L	60 L	2 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,026 mm	1,011 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,438 mm	1,359 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,354 mm	1,311 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,057 mm	1,107 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	996 mm	1,008 mm	995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,420 mm	1,361 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,247 mm	1,311 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	904 mm	856 mm	48 mm
Total Legroom	1,961 mm (over 2 rows)	1,963 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	827 L	906 L	-79 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,877 L	1,634 L	0 L

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

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review

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