Mercury Montego (2006) vs. Ford Escape (2014) Specs

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2006 Mercury Montego and 2014 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Mercury Montego	Ford Escape
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	105.9 in	7 in
Length	200.9 in	178.1 in	22.8 in
Width	74.5 in	72.4 in	2.1 in
Height	61.5 in	66.3 in	-4.8 in
Curb Weight	3819 lb.	3732 lb.	87 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	15.1 gal.	3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.9 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.8 in	56.0 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	54.8 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	39.0 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	55.3 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	52.4 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.9 in	36.8 in	5.1 in
Total Legroom	83.1 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	5.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.2 ft³	34.3 ft³	-13.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	21.2 ft³	67.8 ft³	-46.6 ft³

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

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

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