Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
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 | 1,626 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 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |