Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Lincoln MKZ | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 112.2 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 194.1 in | -19.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.2 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3620 lb. | 3828 lb. | -208 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 37.9 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 57.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.1 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.6 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.3 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 53.8 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.0 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 50.9 ft3 |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
2013 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Seat evaluations are highly subjective. For me, the MKZ's standard front seats are very good, but short of outstanding. Compared to the seats in the Fusion, they're more firmly contoured but have smaller side bolsters. The optional multi-contour seats might address the bolster deficit. But few people are going to drive this car in a manner that requires much lateral support. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
2013 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Ford Fusion. In the Lincoln MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
2013 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I love driving in luxury, and this car delivers much of it. From the cooled/heated seats to the delicious feel of the leather seating surfaces, this car offers more than adequate comfort...and it is a luxury automobile after all. I would expect no less from Lincoln. see full Lincoln MKZ review |