2006 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 746 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (207 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Escape | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escape | Sienna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |