

Model Year | 2009 | 2022 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.7 in | 7 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 180.5 in | 12.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 74.1 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 66.1 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 3566 lb. | 1140 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.6 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.2 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.9 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 56.0 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.3 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.8 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 34.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -19.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 33.5 | 10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 65.4 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Ford Escape.