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Ford Escape (2008) vs. Hyundai Kona (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Escape and 2018 Hyundai Kona specs.

2008 Ford Escape and 2018 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year 2008 2018  
Model Ford Escape Hyundai Kona  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6000
193 lb-ft@4850
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@5500
195 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 102.4 in 0.7 in
Length 174.7 in 164.0 in 10.7 in
Width 71.1 in 70.9 in 0.2 in
Height 67.7 in 61.0 in 6.7 in
Curb Weight 3547 lb. 3256 lb. 291 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.6 in 55.5 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 53.3 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.5 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.8 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 54.5 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 52.2 in -3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 34.6 in 1 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.2 ft3 19.2 ft3 10 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 45.8 ft3 20.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape

2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 AWD
plenty of room 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
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Hyundai Kona

2018 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review
 

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