Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Kia Rio | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.2 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 159.4 in | 15.3 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 67.7 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.3 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 2729 lb. | 525 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 | 56.6 in | 53.1 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.1 in | 1.2 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 | 29.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests 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 |