Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 2.3L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 133 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4400 |
1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 104 hp@5700 109 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,356 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,650 kg | 1,409 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 45 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 993 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 950 mm | -46 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 549 L | 278 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 1,543 L | 0 L |
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 |
2017 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Niro.