| Model Year | 2019 | 2017 | |
| Model | Subaru Ascent | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@5600 376 Nm@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 183 kW@5500 373 Nm@3000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,999 mm | 4,524 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,819 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,009 kg | 1,708 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 59 L | 14 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,384 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,532 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,331 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 947 mm | 31 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,453 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 805 mm | 0 mm | 805 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,855 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 504 L | 963 L | -459 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,345 L | 34.0 | -33 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,449 L | 1,926 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Subaru Ascent.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Escape.