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Honda Ridgeline (2012) vs. Ford Escape (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Honda Ridgeline and 2008 Ford Escape specs.

2012 Honda Ridgeline and 2008 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Honda Ridgeline Ford Escape  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
247 lb-ft@4300
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6000
193 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUT 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,099 mm 2,619 mm 1 mm
Length 5,253 mm 4,437 mm 1 mm
Width 1,938 mm 1,806 mm 0 mm
Height 1,786 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,043 kg 1,609 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 83 L 62 L 21 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,605 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,463 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,036 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 993 mm 996 mm -3 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,590 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,453 mm 1,247 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 925 mm 904 mm 21 mm
Total Legroom 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 0.0 827 L -827
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 1,877 L -1

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Ridgeline

2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape

2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 AWD
plenty of room 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
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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