Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,621 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,442 mm | 4,793 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,770 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,486 kg | 1,590 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 64 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 993 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 861 mm | 43 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 830 L | 949 L | -119 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 1,875 L | 0 L |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |