| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Ford Escape and 2011 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 149 kW@6000 262 Nm@4850 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6200 195 Nm@4300 |
|
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,437 mm | 4,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,536 kg | 1,290 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 52 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 975 mm | 21 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 889 mm | 15 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 549 L | 278 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 0 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape
| 2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte
| 2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.
