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2009 Ford Escape and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 170.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 57.5 in | 10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 2896 lb. | 473 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 55.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 53.3 in | -4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 66.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 2009 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 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 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 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
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