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2009 Ford Escape and 2011 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,437 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,476 kg | 1,790 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 73 L | -11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,019 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 973 mm | -69 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 292 L | 535 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 1,198 L | 28.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 2,701 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 2011 Toyota Highlander
| 2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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