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2008 Ford Escape XLS 2.3L 4DR 4X4

XLS 2.3L 4dr 4x4

$21,880 MSRP
2.3L I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
10.6 sec

0-60 mph

17.6 sec

@ 78 mph

Horsepower • Torque
153 hp

Power

152 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,465 lbs

4x4

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Ford

Model:

Escape

Trim:

XLS 2.3L 4DR 4X4

Style:

XLS 2.3L 4dr 4x4

Base Price:

$21,880

Drive:

4x4

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,465 lbs

Length:

174.7 in.

Width:

71.1 in.

Height:

67.7 in.

Wheelbase:

103.1 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.34

MPG:

19 city / 24 hwy

Fuel:

16.5 gal. / 363 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

153 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

152 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

Engine:

2.3L I-4

Displacement:

2.3 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.70 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

10.59 sec

0-60 mph:

10.91 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

37.97 sec

0-100 mph:

38.29 sec

Top Speed:

117 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.25 sec @ 61.0 mph

¼ mile:

17.61 sec @ 77.9 mph

½ mile:

28.11 sec @ 91.5 mph

1 mile:

46.27 sec @ 104.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/70TR16

Rear Tires:

P235/70TR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

4.23

Gear Ratios

1: 2.89

2: 1.57

3: 1

4: 0.7

R: 2.31

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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