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2011 Ford Escape and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 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 2011 Ford Escape
| 2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2011 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 |
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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