Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,601 kg | 1,572 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 55 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 978 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 963 mm | -59 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 739 L | 88 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 1,546 L | 0 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Sportage.