Ford Escape (2014) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

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2014 Ford Escape and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	Ford Escape	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	107.1 in	-1.2 in
Length	178.1 in	186.4 in	-8.3 in
Width	72.4 in	71.1 in	1.3 in
Height	66.3 in	58.3 in	8 in
Curb Weight	3592 lb.	3287 lb.	305 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.1 gal.	17.0 gal.	-1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	39.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	57.1 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	54.5 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	43.7 in	-3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.0 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	56.3 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	54.7 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.8 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.3 ft³	14.8 ft³	19.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.8 ft³	14.8 ft³	53 ft³

2014 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

2008 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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