Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Ford Escape | |
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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. | 3254 lb. | 1000 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 |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
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 |
2012 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 |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 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 |