Model Year | 2020 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Niro | Ford Escape | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 171.5 in | 178.1 in | -6.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.4 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 60.8 in | 66.3 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3100 lb. | 3515 lb. | -415 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 15.1 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.0 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.8 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.3 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 52.4 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.8 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.4 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.2 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Niro.
2013 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 |
2013 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 |