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2012 Ford Escape and 2020 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 110.4 in | -7.3 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 191.1 in | -16.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 73.2 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 57.7 in | 10 in |
| Curb Weight | 3620 lb. | 3486 lb. | 134 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 58.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.0 in | -2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 45.5 in | -3.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 56.0 in | -6.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 0 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 50.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Escape
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
| 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 |
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.
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