Model Year | 2018 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5500 275 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 | 3765 lb. | 3466 lb. | 299 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.7 in | 0.8 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 | 55.2 in | 55.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 49.1 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.9 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.0 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Escape.
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 |