Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mercury Montego | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 112.9 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 200.9 in | -26.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 74.5 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 61.5 in | 6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3656 lb. | -402 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 58.8 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.6 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 53.6 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 41.9 in | -6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 45.1 ft3 |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
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 |
2006 Mercury Montego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
It is huge. see full Mercury Montego review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
My parents are aging & dad has a replaced hip. The height of both the front & rear seats makes it easier to get in & out of the car. see full Mercury Montego review |