Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 150 hp@5700 152 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.7 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 183.5 in | -8.8 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.6 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 65.9 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3776 lb. | 3925 lb. | -149 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 57.3 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.6 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.4 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 48.9 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.2 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 73.4 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
2018 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 |
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