| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5600 295 lb-ft@1500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,814 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,839 mm | 4,437 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,603 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,884 kg | 1,601 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 62 L | 8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,026 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 996 mm | -16 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 904 mm | -25 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 943 L | 827 L | 116 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,042 L | 1,877 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Volvo XC70.
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
| 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 |
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |