2009 Ford Escape Detail Comparison | The Official Site of the 2009 Ford Escape

Escape Detailed Comparison

Here's the detailed comparison of Escape with the vehicles you've selected.

Summary

Detailed Comparison

Side by Side Photo Gallery

Ford Advantages

Comparably Equipped

Where you see a Ford oval in the chart below, you have a Ford advantage. Click on the oval to get an explanation.

Or view all Ford advantages

2009 FORD
ESCAPE

XLT FWD I4

Choose Different Ford

2009 JEEP
LIBERTY

Sport 4X2

Choose different vehicle or another Ford

2009 TOYOTA
RAV4

Sport V6 4X2

Choose different vehicle or another Ford

2009 HONDA
CR-V

EX 2WD 5-Spd AT

Choose different vehicle or another Ford

PRICE	XLT FWD I4	Sport 4X2	Sport V6 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Base Price MSRP*	$23,455	$23,015	$25,130	$23,495
Destination Charge	$725	$745	$800	$710
Comparably Equipped Price	$24,180	$24,855	$27,860	$24,205
INTERIOR	XLT FWD I4	Sport 4X2	Sport V6 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
SEATING
Standard Seating	5	5	5	5
Front Bucket Seats	Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard)	Front Dual Reclining Low Back Bucket Seats and Headrests (Standard)	Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats, Driver Side Manually Adjusts 6-Ways Total, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 4-Ways Total With Driver Side Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard)	Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height, Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Armrests (Standard)
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat	Driver Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total (Standard)	Not Available	Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total (Optional)	Not Available
Second Row Folding Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Second Row Split Bench Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Second Row Removable Seat	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Leather Seats	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Not Available
CLIMATE CONTROL
Manual Air Conditioning	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Ducts	Standard	Standard	Not Listed	Standard
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
AM/FM Radio	AM/FM Radio With 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius� Satellite Radio (Includes 6-Month Subscription) (Standard)	AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius� Satellite Radio (Includes 1 Year Of Service, Unavailable In Hawaii) (Standard)	AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player (Standard)	AM/FM Radio With 160-Watts, Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3/WMA Player (Standard)
CD Player	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OTHER INTERIOR ITEMS
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Delayed Power Retention System	Delayed Power Retention Operates Windows (Standard)	Delayed Power Retention (Standard)	Not Listed	Delayed Power Retention Operates Windows and Moonroof (Standard)
Front Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Seat or Cargo Area Power Outlet	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Column	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tachometer	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Door Mounted Storage	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Lower Console Storage	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Seatback Storage	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Cupholders	Standard	Not Listed	Standard	Standard
Reading or Map Light	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Delayed Courtesy Light	Standard	Not Listed	Not Listed	Standard
Illuminated Vanity Mirror	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available
PERFORMANCE	XLT FWD I4	Sport 4X2	Sport V6 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Automatic Transmission	6-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter (Standard)	4-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Standard)	5-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter (Standard)	5-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Dash Mounted Shifter (Standard)
Power Steering	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Battery Saver/Run Down Protection	Standard	Not Listed	Not Available	Not Listed
Extended Service Interval	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
4 Wheel ABS Brakes	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Stability Control	AdvanceTrac� with RSC� (Roll Stability Control) (Standard)	Standard	Standard	Standard
Front Suspension	Independent	Independent	Independent	Independent
Rear Suspension	Independent	Live	Independent	Independent
Stabilizer Bar	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Engine Type	2.5-Liter Duratec, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 171@6000, Torque Of 171@4500 Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard)	3.7-Liter, 90-Degree V6, 12-Valve, SOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 210@5200, Torque Of 235@4000, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard)	3.5-Liter, V6, Dual VVT-i 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 269@6200, Torque Of 246@4700, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard)	2.4-Liter i-VTEC�, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 166@5800, Torque Of 161@4200, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard)
4-Cylinder Engine	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Horsepower @ RPM	171@6000	210@5200	269@6200	166@5800
Torque @ RPM	171@4500	235@4000	246@4700	161@4200
Displacement (cc)	2488	3700	3546	2354
Bore X Stroke (in.)	3.50 X 3.94	3.66 X 3.57	3.70 X 3.27	3.43 X 3.90
Compression Ratio	9.7	9.7	10.8	9.7
Brakes (Front)	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Brakes (Rear)	Drum	Disc	Disc	Disc
Driveline	Front Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Steering Type	Rack and Pinion	Rack and Pinion	Rack and Pinion	Rack and Pinion
Turning Diameter (Left)	36.7	35.5	36.8	37.8
Turning Diameter (Right)	36.7	35.5	36.8	37.8
Fuel Type	Unleaded	Unleaded	Unleaded	Unleaded
Fuel System	SEFI	SEFI	SEFI	MPFI
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATE	XLT FWD I4	Sport 4X2	Sport V6 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Fuel Economy City (mpg)	20	16	19	20
Fuel Economy Highway (mpg)	28	22	27	27
Combined Fuel Economy (mpg)	23	18	22	23
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES	XLT FWD I4	Sport 4X2	Sport V6 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Doors (Standard)	4	4	4	4
Wheelbase (in.)	103.1	106.1	104.7	103.1
Manufacturer Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)	66.3	64.2	73.0	72.9
Ground Clearance (in.)	8.4	Not Listed	7.5	7.3
Curb Weight Automatic (lbs.)	3355	3985	3560	3415
Track Width Front (in.)	60.7	61.0	61.8	61.6
Track Width Rear (in.)	60.2	61.0	61.4	61.6
Fuel Capacity (gal.)	16.5	19.5	15.9	15.3
Front Head Room (in.)	40.4	40.4	40.8	38.9
Second Row Head Room (in.)	39.2	40.3	39.7	38.5
Front Leg Room (in.)	41.6	40.8	41.8	41.3
Second Row Leg Room (in.)	35.6	38.8	38.3	38.5
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	56.6	56.8	57.1	56.9
Second Row Shoulder Room (in.)	55.9	56.6	55.3	56.0
Front Hip Room (in.)	53.3	52.7	53.8	55.9
Second Row Hip Room (in.)	49.1	48.4	52.4	54.6
Length (in.)	174.7	176.9	181.9	177.9
Width (in.)	71.1	72.4	73.0	71.6
Height (in.)	70.0	70.1	68.7	66.1
TOWING
Standard Tow Capacity (lbs.)	1500	2000	2000	1500
Maximum Tow Capacity (lbs.)	1500	5000	3500	1500
Standard GVWR (lbs.)	4300	5600	4600	4560
EXTERIOR	XLT FWD I4	Sport 4X2	Sport V6 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror	Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)	Dual Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)	Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)	Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)
Interval Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tinted Glass	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Privacy Glass	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defogger	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bumper, Step-Up	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels, 16-In. X 7-In. (Standard)	Alloy Wheels, 16-In. X 7-In. (Standard)	Alloy Wheels, 18-In. X 7.5-In. (Standard)	Alloy Wheels, 17-In. (Standard)
Underbody Tire Carrier	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Metallic Paint	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
SAFETY	XLT FWD I4	Sport 4X2	Sport V6 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Driver's Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Passenger's Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Side Guard Door Beams	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Keyless Entry/Remote Lock/Unlock	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Driver's Door Keyless Entry Keypad	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Multi-function Remote	Standard	Not Listed	Standard	Standard
Panic Button or Alarm	Standard	Not Listed	Not Listed	Standard
Rollover Sensor	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Safety Canopy� (Standard)	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Crash Sensor	Personal Safety System� (Standard)	Standard	Not Listed	Not Listed
WARRANTY	XLT FWD I4	Sport 4X2	Sport V6 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Basic (Months)	36	36	36	36
Basic (Miles)	36000	36000	36000	36000
Powertrain (Months)	60	Unlimited	60	60
Powertrain (Miles)	60000	Unlimited	60000	60000
Corrosion Perforation (Months)	60	60	60	60
Corrosion Perforation (Miles)	Unlimited	100000	Unlimited	Unlimited

Certain specifications, prices and equipment data have been provided under license from R. L. Polk & Co. ("Polk"). � 2009 R. L. Polk & Co.. All Rights Reserved. This information is supplied for personal use only and may not be used for any commercial purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of R. L. Polk & Co. Polk makes no guarantee or warranty, either express or implied, including without limitation any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, with respect to the data presented here. All specifications, prices and equipment are subject to change without notice.
*MSRP shown excludes taxes