Ford Escape (2018) vs. Kia Forte (2019) Specs

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2018 Ford Escape and 2019 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2018	2019
Model	Ford Escape	Kia Forte
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5500 275 lb-ft@3000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
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Wheelbase	2,690 mm	2,700 mm	0 mm
Length	4,524 mm	4,641 mm	0 mm
Width	1,839 mm	1,801 mm	0 mm
Height	1,684 mm	1,435 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,639 kg	1,275 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	59 L	53 L	6 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,013 mm	986 mm	-985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,420 mm	1,425 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,384 mm	1,346 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,026 mm	1,072 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	991 mm	953 mm	38 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,402 mm	1,405 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,331 mm	1,298 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	947 mm	907 mm	40 mm
Total Legroom	1,974 mm (over 2 rows)	1,979 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	963 L	433 L	530 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,926 L	15.3	-14.3 L

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2019 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review

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