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2011 Ford Escape and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 171.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.1 in | 1 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 57.1 in | 10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 3122 lb. | 247 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.4 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.9 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 53.1 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 9.9 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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