Model Year | 2014 | 2020 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 109.4 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 189.0 in | -10.9 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 74.4 in | -2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 66.5 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 4211 lb. | -479 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 59.1 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.7 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.0 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.4 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.4 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.4 in | -41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 23 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.3 | 38.0 ft3 | -3.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Sorento.