Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Toyota Land Cruiser V8 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
5.7L V8 DOHC-4v 381 hp@5600 401 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 112.2 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 194.9 in | -20.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 77.6 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 74.0 in | -6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 5765 lb. | -2218 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.3 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 61.0 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.4 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 61.1 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 58.6 in | -9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 34.4 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.8 in | -35.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.3 in | -62.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.6 in | -56.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.3 in | -28.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 105.6 in (over 3 rows) | -28.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 43.0 ft3 | -13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -15.4 ft3 |
2008 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 AWD |
plenty of room 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser V8.