| Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
| Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 192.3 in | 180.5 in | 11.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 74.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 66.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4779 lb. | 3566 lb. | 1213 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 56.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 38.8 in | -4.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 0.0 in | 44 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 25 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 33.5 | 15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 65.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Escape.