Hyundai Kona (2018) vs. Ford Escape (2014) Specs

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2018 Hyundai Kona and 2014 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2018	2014
Model	Hyundai Kona	Ford Escape
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	105.9 in	-3.5 in
Length	164.0 in	178.1 in	-14.1 in
Width	70.9 in	72.4 in	-1.5 in
Height	61.0 in	66.3 in	-5.3 in
Curb Weight	3256 lb.	3732 lb.	-476 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.1 gal.	-1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.9 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	56.0 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	54.8 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	40.4 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	55.3 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	52.4 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.8 in	-2.2 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.2 ft³	34.3 ft³	-15.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	45.8 ft³	67.8 ft³	-22 ft³

2018 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Hyundai Kona.

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

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