

Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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 | 112.6 in | 105.9 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 178.1 in | 20.2 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 72.4 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 66.3 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4633 lb. | 3732 lb. | 901 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.1 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 56.0 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.8 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 55.3 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 52.4 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.8 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 34.3 | 9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Escape.