The cabin of the 2016 Ford 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 the rows however, the dash is designed awkwardly and it eats up front knee room for taller individuals. The cabin ergonomics are spot-on, and all the controls feel well within the reach of the driver.
About the cargo capacity, behind the rear seats, it has 34.3 cubic feet of cargo volume and while the rear seats are folded it offers 67.8 cubic feet of cargo volume which isn't the best in class but is enough to carry whatever is needed. All in all, the 2016 Ford Escape doesn’t exactly impress with its cabin space, but still offers decent interior ambience to keep you relaxed for most trips.
Models
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Ford Escape
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Mitsubishi Outlander
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Honda CR-V
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Nissan Rogue
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Passenger capacity
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5
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7
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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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40.6/56.6/40.9
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39.9/58.6/41.3
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41.6/56.6/43.0
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Second (head/shoulder/leg) (in.)
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39.0/55.3/36.8
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38.4/56.1/37.3
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38.6/56.4/38.3
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38.5/55.9/37.9
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Cargo Capacity with rear seats up (cu.ft.)
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34.3
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10.3
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37.2
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39.3
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Cargo Capacity with rear seats folded (cu-ft)
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67.8
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34.2
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70.9
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70.0
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Comparing the competition, the Nissan Rogue offers the most headroom in the front row, with the Honda CR-V and the Ford Escape offering the most shoulder space and legroom at the front, respectively. In the second row, the Ford offers the most headroom, while the Honda CR-V has the most shoulder space and legroom on offer. The 2016 Honda CR-V also offers the most cargo space with and without having to fold the second row of seats down. Some highlight interior features offered with the 2016 Ford Escape include:
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering.
- Heated Steering Wheel.
- Driver Seat Memory.
- Power Adjustable Seats.
- Heated Front Seats.
- Dual Zone Climate Control.
- Leather Steering Wheel.
- Armrest Storage.
2016 Ford Escape Infotainment
The 2016 Ford Escape is offered with a fairly standard infotainment unit, offering you all the basics you need to stay entertained and gagged during routine trips. The Ford Escape comes with a 4.0 inch infotainment screen, which features basic apps and settings to fiddle around with. There’s an in-built navigation system for added convenience, and an FM Stereo is offered as standard. You can stream music via bluetooth, but Aux and USB ports are also supported. Some key infotainment features offered with the 2016 Ford Escape include:
- 4.0-inch LCD Display.
- USB and Aux Support.
- AM/FM Stereo System.
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Control.
- In-Built Navigation.
- Bluetooth Audio Streaming.
- 4-Speaker Sound System.