Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,601 kg | 2,092 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 80 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 975 mm | 21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 879 mm | 25 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 902 mm | -902 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 765 mm | -765 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 249 L | 578 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 1,226 L | 28.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 2,410 L | -1 L |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |