Ford Escape vs. Mercury Mariner

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2026 Ford Escape
$30,350
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$23,565
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$30,350
Starting MSRP
$23,565
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
N/A
Cargo Capacity
-
Cargo Capacity
-
Cargo Capacity
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-3
Engine Type
Gas I4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
27 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
180 hp
Horsepower
171 hp
240 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

180 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
171 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
199 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
171 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
1.5 L/91
Displacement
2.5L/152
Displacement
-
Displacement
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-3
Engine Type
Gas I4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
27 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
P225/65HR17
Rear Tire Size
P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
P225/65HR17
Front Tire Size
P235/70R16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Steering

N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Electric assisted steering
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Measurements

N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
41 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
40 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
-
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
39 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
65 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
66 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Width
181 in
Length, Overall
175 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
53 in
Second Hip Room
49 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
57 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
38 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
66 in
Height, Overall
68 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
62 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
107 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
69 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
104 ft³
Passenger Volume
99 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
35 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
55 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Rear Door Opening Height
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
38 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
62 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front

Weight & Capacity

200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
525 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,283 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,335 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2026 Ford Escape or the 2011 Mercury Mariner?

The 2026 Ford Escape is more reliable than the 2011 Mercury Mariner according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Escape versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2011 Mariner.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Ford Escape or the 2011 Mercury Mariner?

The 2026 Ford Escape is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Mercury Mariner with 30 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Ford Escape or the 2011 Mercury Mariner?

The 2011 Mercury Mariner is cheaper than the 2026 Ford Escape with a $23,565 starting MSRP versus a $30,350 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Ford Escape or the 2011 Mercury Mariner?

The 2026 Ford Escape has a better safety rating than the 2011 Mercury Mariner according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 3/5 safety rating.

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