Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 165 kW@5600 306 Nm@3600 |
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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 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
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 |