Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 2,038 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 78 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 996 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 922 mm | -18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 915 L | -88 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 2,350 L | 27.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 3,981 L | -2 L |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.