Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Lincoln MKZ | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 270 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 112.2 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 194.1 in | -16 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.4 in | -1 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.2 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 4002 lb. | -270 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 37.9 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.7 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.1 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.8 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.6 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.8 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.0 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 52.4 ft3 |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ.