Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Lincoln MKZ | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4800 |
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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 | 107.4 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 190.6 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 72.2 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 56.9 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 3804 lb. | -72 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.4 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.0 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.3 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 56.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.3 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.1 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 51.3 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2011 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 |