Model Year | 2023 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 103.1 in | 18.6 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 174.7 in | 28.3 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 71.1 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 67.7 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3369 lb. | 1007 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 56.6 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 53.3 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.6 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.2 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 55.9 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 49.1 in | 17.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 35.6 in | 4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.5 in | 0.0 in | 59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 40 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 29.2 | 57.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 78.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.
2012 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 | 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 |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |