Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.0 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 179.5 in | -1.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.1 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 65.9 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 3440 lb. | 292 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.1 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.1 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.6 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.0 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |