Ford Escape (2018) vs. Kia Optima (2012) Specs

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2018 Ford Escape and 2012 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2018	2012
Model	Ford Escape	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5500 275 lb-ft@3000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	110.0 in	-4.1 in
Length	178.1 in	190.7 in	-12.6 in
Width	72.4 in	72.1 in	0.3 in
Height	66.3 in	57.3 in	9 in
Curb Weight	3613 lb.	3385 lb.	228 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.7 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	40.0 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	57.2 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.5 in	54.7 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	45.5 in	-5.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.6 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	55.7 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	54.5 in	-2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.3 in	34.7 in	2.6 in
Total Legroom	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.0 ft³	15.4 ft³	18.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.0 ft³	15.4 ft³	52.6 ft³

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2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

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