| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,006 mm | 4,524 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,839 mm | 1 mm |
| Height | 1,788 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,232 kg | 1,693 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 57 L | 13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,557 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,034 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 0 mm | 843 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 971 L | -376 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 34.3 | -33.3 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,285 L | 1,920 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.
| 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 |