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Ford Escape (2009) vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Ford Escape and 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser specs.

2009 Ford Escape and 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specifications

Model Year 2009 2010  
Model Ford Escape Toyota FJ Cruiser  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5600
270 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 105.9 in -2.8 in
Length 174.7 in 183.9 in -9.2 in
Width 71.1 in 74.6 in -3.5 in
Height 67.7 in 70.9 in -3.2 in
Curb Weight 3369 lb. 4050 lb. -681 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 19.0 gal. -2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 41.3 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.6 in 58.4 in -1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 55.4 in -2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.9 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 40.3 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 53.9 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 51.0 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 31.3 in 4.3 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.2 ft3 27.9 ft3 1.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 66.8 ft3 -0.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape

2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual AWD w/low range
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
 
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