Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,524 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,629 kg | 2,096 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 78 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 996 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 922 mm | 13 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 | 971 L | 915 L | 56 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.3 | 2,350 L | 32.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,920 L | 3,993 L | -2 L |
2014 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |