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Suzuki Grand Vitara (2006) vs. Ford Escape (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2008 Ford Escape specs.

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2008 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Suzuki Grand Vitara Ford Escape  
Engine 2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4000
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6000
193 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,619 mm 0 mm
Length 4,470 mm 4,437 mm 0 mm
Width 1,811 mm 1,806 mm 0 mm
Height 1,694 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,649 kg 1,609 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 66 L 62 L 4 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 970 mm 996 mm -26 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,394 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,118 mm 1,247 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 945 mm 904 mm 41 mm
Total Legroom 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 691 L 827 L -136 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,951 L 1,877 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Roomy and comfortable for 2 adults, can hold 3 for shorter drives. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
The front seat is very comfortable. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
I get a very sore ass during long road trips. Steering wheel is too thick and hard. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
The Leather seats are way to hard for any trip over one-hundred miles! see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape

2008 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 AWD
plenty of room 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
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2008 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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