Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,621 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,442 mm | 4,049 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,770 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,486 kg | 1,205 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 43 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 955 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 790 mm | 114 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 830 L | 425 L | 405 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 1,410 L | 0 L |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |
2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |