| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
| Model | Ford Freestar | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.8 in | 105.9 in | 14.9 in |
| Length | 201.0 in | 178.1 in | 22.9 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 72.4 in | 4 in |
| Height | 70.6 in | 66.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4295 lb. | 3515 lb. | 780 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 15.1 gal. | 10.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.9 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 56.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 55.3 in | 8.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 52.4 in | 14 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 73.1 ft3 | 34.3 | 38.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.7 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | 67.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Ford Freestar.
| 2013 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 |
| 2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |