Ford Escape (2007) vs. Kia Seltos (2021) Specs

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2007 Ford Escape and 2021 Kia Seltos Specifications

Model Year	2007	2021
Model	Ford Escape	Kia Seltos
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	4-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.2 in	103.5 in	-0.3 in
Length	174.9 in	172.0 in	2.9 in
Width	70.1 in	70.9 in	-0.8 in
Height	69.7 in	63.6 in	6.1 in
Curb Weight	3444 lb.	3456 lb.	-12 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	40.0 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	55.5 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	53.5 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.4 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.4 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	54.7 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	52.8 in	-3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	38.0 in	-2.4 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	-2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.3 ft³	26.6 ft³	2.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.3 ft³	62.8 ft³	3.5 ft³

2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	plenty of room 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
2007	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Roomy. 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
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

2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review

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