Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.1 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 189.2 in | 174.7 in | 14.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 71.1 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 67.7 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 3529 lb. | 726 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 56.6 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 55.9 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 49.1 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.6 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.1 in | 0.0 in | 24.1 in |
Total Legroom | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 23.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.6 ft3 | 29.2 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.1 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
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 |