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Volvo XC60 (2012) vs. Ford Escape (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volvo XC60 and 2008 Ford Escape specs.

2012 Volvo XC60 and 2008 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Volvo XC60 Ford Escape  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,774 mm 2,619 mm 0 mm
Length 4,628 mm 4,437 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,806 mm 0 mm
Height 1,712 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,820 kg 1,484 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 62 L 8 L
Headroom, Row 1 965 mm 1,026 mm 964 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,377 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 996 mm -28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,402 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,367 mm 1,247 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 925 mm 904 mm 21 mm
Total Legroom 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 872 L 827 L 45 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,909 L 1,877 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volvo XC60

2012 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 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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