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2010 Ford Escape and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 185.8 in | -11.1 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 55.5 in | 12.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3281 lb. | -27 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.8 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 54.4 in | -5.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 52.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Ford Escape
| 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 |
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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