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2009 Ford Escape and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,437 mm | 4,719 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,476 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 65 L | -3 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 955 mm | 41 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 919 mm | -15 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 385 L | 442 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 13.6 | -12.6 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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