Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Tucson | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.2 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 170.3 in | 174.9 in | -4.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 69.7 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3548 lb. | 3444 lb. | 104 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.3 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 53.2 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.9 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 49.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.6 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.7 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.5 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |