Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
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 |
2010 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 |
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 |
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.