| Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 180.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.1 in | -2.4 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 66.1 in | -6.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 3551 lb. | 49 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.3 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.8 in | -1 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 37.5 ft3 | -22.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 65.4 ft3 | -50.7 ft3 |
| 2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Escape.