| Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Toyota 4Runner | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 109.8 in | -3.9 in |
| Length | 178.1 in | 189.2 in | -11.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 75.2 in | -2.8 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 69.3 in | -3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 4505 lb. | -773 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.0 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.8 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 57.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.4 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.1 in | -24.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | -23.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.3 | 36.6 ft3 | -2.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 75.1 ft3 | -7.3 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 |
| 2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |