Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
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 | 103.2 in | 101.2 in | 2 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 159.4 in | 15.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 67.7 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 69.7 in | 57.3 in | 12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3276 lb. | 2656 lb. | 620 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.1 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.1 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.1 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 51.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 31.1 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 |
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 |
2017 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 |