2006 Ford Escape XLS 4WD vs. 2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 Sport
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape XLS 4WD and 2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 Sport were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 Sport (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape XLS 4WD. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape XLS 4WD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape XLS 4WD weights approximately 495 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 Sport.
Because 2006 Ford Escape XLS 4WD is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape XLS 4WD 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, 2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 Sport (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape XLS 4WD. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape XLS 4WD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape XLS 4WD | 2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Escape |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
