| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Volvo S80 | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 109.9 in | -6.8 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 190.9 in | -16.2 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 72.1 in | -1 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 57.2 in | 10.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 3691 lb. | -162 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 58.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.3 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.9 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 55.6 in | -6.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 51.9 ft3 |
| 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 |
| 2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |