Ford Escape (2006) vs. Subaru Outback (2007) Specs

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2006 Ford Escape and 2007 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2006	2007
Model	Ford Escape	Subaru Outback
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.2 in	105.1 in	-1.9 in
Length	174.9 in	188.7 in	-13.8 in
Width	70.1 in	69.7 in	0.4 in
Height	69.7 in	63.2 in	6.5 in
Curb Weight	3444 lb.	3605 lb.	-161 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.5 gal.	16.9 gal.	-0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	40.5 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	54.4 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	51.0 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	44.1 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	39.1 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	53.7 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	52.6 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	33.9 in	1.7 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.3 ft³	33.5 ft³	-4.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.3 ft³	66.2 ft³	0.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Escape

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Subaru Outback

2007 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review

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