

Model Year | 2007 | 2020 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 105.9 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 180.9 in | -6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.0 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 69.7 in | 67.0 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3156 lb. | 3370 lb. | -214 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.8 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.3 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.0 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 47.7 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.8 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 66.3 ft3 |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |