Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.9 in | 2 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 174.8 in | 3.3 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 64.4 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 3466 lb. | 266 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.7 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.7 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.4 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 49.1 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.9 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 13.2 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 |
2013 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 |