| Model Year | 2024 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Toyota 4Runner | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 109.8 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 189.9 in | -9.8 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 75.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 71.5 in | -5.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3551 lb. | 4400 lb. | -849 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -9.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 57.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 55.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 32.9 in | 5.9 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 | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | -24.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.5 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 28.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.5 | 46.3 ft3 | -8.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.4 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -23.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Ford Escape.
| 2012 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |