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Pontiac Grand Prix (2008) vs. Ford Escape (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2009 Ford Escape specs.

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Pontiac Grand Prix Ford Escape  
Engine 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
303 hp@5600
323 lb-ft@4400
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.5 in 103.1 in 7.4 in
Length 198.3 in 174.7 in 23.6 in
Width 71.6 in 71.1 in 0.5 in
Height 55.9 in 67.7 in -11.8 in
Curb Weight 3600 lb. 3369 lb. 231 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 16.5 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 40.4 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.0 in 56.6 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.5 in 53.3 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.6 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.2 in 39.2 in -3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.8 in 55.9 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.3 in 49.1 in 5.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 35.6 in 0.6 in
Total Legroom 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 29.2 ft3 -13.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.0 ft3 66.3 ft3 -50.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
2007 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
2007 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape

2009 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 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
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review
2009 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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