Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.2 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 159.3 in | 15.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 67.7 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.3 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 2410 lb. | 959 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 | 49.6 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
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 |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
2015 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 |