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Ford Escape (2012) vs. Subaru Legacy (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Ford Escape and 2006 Subaru Legacy specs.

2012 Ford Escape and 2006 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Ford Escape Subaru Legacy  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
179 kW@6550
302 Nm@4300
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
186 kW@6000
339 Nm@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,619 mm 2,670 mm 0 mm
Length 4,437 mm 4,793 mm 0 mm
Width 1,806 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Height 1,720 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,601 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 1,438 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,354 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 827 L 949 L -122 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,877 L 1,875 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Escape

2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Legacy

2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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