The cabin of the Escape isn't as spacious as some of the competitors like the class-leading Honda CR-V but it still is a nice place to be in with ample room on both rows. However, the dash is designed awkwardly, and it eats up front knee room for taller individuals. The headroom is quite substantial, and in the absence of the panoramic sunroof, it feels more than enough for an average individual.Â
Apart from the dash taking away the convenience of knee room, Ford’s front seats also feel a little extra firm and small in nature, but fortify the occupants strongly. Moreover, the driver’s seat gets the privilege of being adjusted in 10 different ways, including powered lumbar support. As for the cargo space, we appreciate the optional two-position load floor that gives a choice between a flat floor and maximum storage space, as well as the enclosed cargo bin, which is relatively tall and square and can hold 34.3 cubic feet of unattended bags and goodies inside.
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Models
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2016 Ford Escape
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2016 Honda CR-V
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2016 Nissan Rogue
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2016 Kia Sportage
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Passenger capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Front (head/shoulder/leg) (in.)
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39.9/56.0/43.1
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39.9/58.6/41.3
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41.6/56.6/43.0
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39.1/56.7/41.4
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Second (head/shoulder/leg) (in.)
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39.0/55.3/36.8
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38.6/56.4/38.3
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38.5/55.9/37.9
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38.5/55.1/37.9
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With an overall length of about 178 inches and a 106-inch wheelbase, the Escape is a few inches shorter than the Honda CR-V, but its wheelbase is nearly three inches longer, which hints at how its cabin feels nearly as spacious. Its 40.4 inches of front legroom measure up against the CR-V's 41.3 inches, and in the back, the Escape's 36.8 inches of space line up against the Honda's 38.3 inches. Overall, the Escape feels less ergonomic than its competitors, although you may find interior appointments that are on par with the best in this class, and better than most other models in this price range. However, the plastic interior treatments tend to rob the attention in a pessimistic way. Some on the interior features on the FOrd Escape are:
- Tilting and telescopic steering column
- Heated steering wheel
- Memory driver's seat
- Power driver's seat
- Heated Front Seats
- Dual Zone Climate Control
2016 Ford Escape Infotainment:
Despite its shortcomings in practicality and ergonomics, Ford has kept a good hand on the Escape’s feature list. However, these amenities are tailored to suit the respective trims which are being considered. For instance, the basic S trim comes with only some elementary features, including air conditioning, an AM/FM/CD player with six speakers, and an auxiliary jack.
Meanwhile, as you climb up the ladder, the list gets more sophisticated. The Titanium trim also adorns Ford’s Bluetooth-driven SYNC controller, which uses voice commands to run phone and audio systems, with information displayed on a 4.0-inch color screen. The summarized list of infotainment adornments on the Escape is as follows:
- USB Ports
- AM/FM Stereo
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Navigation
- Bluetooth
- 4.0 inch Driver Information Display
Cargo Capacity
The Escape's cargo capacity is not bad, but not great as well. It offers a standard space of 34.3 cu-ft and a maximum cargo capacity of 67.8 cu-ft. The Titanium trim gets a handsfree liftgate feature as well.
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Model
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2016 Ford Escape
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2016 Honda CR-V
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2016 Nissan Rague
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2016 Kia Sportage
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)
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34.3
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37.2
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39.3
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26.1
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Maximum Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)
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67.8
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70.9
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70
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54.6
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 Coming to the rivals, the CR-V offers the most maximum cargo space at 70.9 cu-ft, whereas the Rogue offers the most standard cargo space at 39.3 cu-ft. The Sportage has the least space, at 26.1 cu-ft.
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