| Model Year | 2014 | 2024 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Toyota 4Runner | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 109.8 in | -3.9 in |
| Length | 178.1 in | 190.2 in | -12.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 75.8 in | -3.4 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 71.5 in | -5.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3592 lb. | 4400 lb. | -808 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.5 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.7 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 57.8 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.7 in | -3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 32.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | -26.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 25.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.3 | 46.3 ft3 | -12 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -21 ft3 |
| 2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Toyota 4Runner.