Subaru Outback (2008) vs. Ford Escape (2009) Specs

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2008 Subaru Outback and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Subaru Outback	Ford Escape
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	103.1 in	2 in
Length	188.7 in	174.7 in	14 in
Width	69.7 in	71.1 in	-1.4 in
Height	63.2 in	67.7 in	-4.5 in
Curb Weight	3605 lb.	3529 lb.	76 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	16.5 gal.	0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	40.4 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	56.6 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	53.3 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	41.6 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.2 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	55.9 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	49.1 in	3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	35.6 in	-1.7 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	29.2 ft³	4.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	66.3 ft³	-0.1 ft³

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review

2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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