Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 185.8 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 71.5 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 55.5 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3515 lb. | 3281 lb. | 234 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.8 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 43.3 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 54.4 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 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 | 34.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 54.2 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
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 |