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Volvo XC90 (2011) vs. Ford Escape (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volvo XC90 and 2010 Ford Escape specs.

2011 Volvo XC90 and 2010 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2011 2010  
Model Volvo XC90 Ford Escape  
Engine 4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
311 hp@5850
325 lb-ft@3900
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 103.1 in 9.5 in
Length 188.9 in 174.7 in 14.2 in
Width 74.7 in 71.1 in 3.6 in
Height 70.2 in 67.7 in 2.5 in
Curb Weight 4826 lb. 3529 lb. 1297 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 16.5 gal. 4.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 40.4 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 56.6 in 1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 53.3 in 2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 41.6 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 39.2 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.4 in 55.9 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.1 in 49.1 in 5 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 35.6 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.5 in 0.0 in 35.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.1 in 0.0 in 30.1 in
Total Legroom 105.7 in (over 3 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 28.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 8.8 ft3 29.2 ft3 -20.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.3 ft3 29.2 14.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.1 ft3 66.3 ft3 18.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo XC90

2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Ford Escape

2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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