Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 3,061 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 5,116 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 2,001 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 80 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,623 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,001 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,603 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,671 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 1,031 mm | 903 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,509 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,270 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 884 mm | -884 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,954 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 960 L | -133 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 2,220 L | 27.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 4,021 L | -3 L |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Sedona.