| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Model | Subaru Tribeca | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.2 in | 105.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 178.1 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 72.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 66.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4140 lb. | 3732 lb. | 408 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.1 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.9 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 55.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 52.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 36.8 in | -2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.3 in | 0.0 in | 51.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.9 in | 0.0 in | 30.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 30.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.3 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -26 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 ft3 | 34.3 | 3.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.4 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
| 2009 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru Tribeca review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Escape.