Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.9 in | 2 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 180.9 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.7 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 66.4 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 3653 lb. | 79 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.0 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.9 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.0 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 56.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.0 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.0 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 | -6.9 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 |
2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |