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Toyota Highlander (2021) vs. Ford Escape (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Toyota Highlander and 2007 Ford Escape specs.

2021 Toyota Highlander and 2007 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2021 2007  
Model Toyota Highlander Ford Escape  
Engine 2.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
186 hp@6000
175 lb-ft@4400
2.3L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
133 hp@6000
129 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission CVT CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 103.2 in 9 in
Length 194.9 in 174.9 in 20 in
Width 76.0 in 70.1 in 5.9 in
Height 68.1 in 69.7 in -1.6 in
Curb Weight 4465 lb. 3759 lb. 706 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 16.5 gal. 1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 40.4 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 56.3 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 53.2 in 4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.6 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.2 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 55.9 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 49.1 in 7.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 35.6 in 5.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.1 in 0.0 in 36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 0.0 in 45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 0.0 in 27.7 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 33.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 29.3 ft3 -13.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.4 ft3 29.3 19.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.3 ft3 66.3 ft3 18 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Escape

2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 
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