Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 103.1 in | 11.5 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 174.7 in | 37.3 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 71.1 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 67.7 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 3529 lb. | 606 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 56.6 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.3 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 55.9 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 49.1 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.6 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -45.7 ft3 |
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The bench seats are all day comfortable. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Pretty good rear seat space, and it will fit six people. But the center passengers had better be small. Still, the bench seats are very handy. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
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 |