| Model Year | 2024 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Toyota 4Runner | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 109.8 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 189.2 in | -9.1 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 75.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 69.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3551 lb. | 4505 lb. | -954 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -8.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 58.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 55.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 34.6 in | 4.2 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 | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | -20.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 25.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.5 | 36.6 ft3 | 0.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.4 ft3 | 75.1 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Ford Escape.
| 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 |