Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006 Ford Escape Ford Escape 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Jeep Grand Cherokee (2006) vs. Ford Escape (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 Ford Escape specs.

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Jeep Grand Cherokee Ford Escape  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.5 in 103.1 in 6.4 in
Length 186.6 in 174.7 in 11.9 in
Width 73.3 in 71.1 in 2.2 in
Height 67.7 in 67.7 in 0 in
Curb Weight 4254 lb. 3272 lb. 982 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.8 gal. 16.5 gal. 4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 40.4 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 56.6 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.6 in 53.3 in 4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 41.6 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 39.2 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.5 in 55.9 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 60.6 in 49.1 in 11.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 35.6 in -0.1 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.5 ft3 29.2 ft3 5.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.4 ft3 66.3 ft3 1.1 ft3

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Very comfortable driving. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Very little leg room for an adult. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee 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
 
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Jeep models.