Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Kia Niro | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 171.5 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.1 in | 0 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 60.4 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3106 lb. | 148 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.0 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.2 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 48.3 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.4 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
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 |
2018 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 2018 Kia Niro.