Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.1 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 174.7 in | 21.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.1 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 67.7 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3369 lb. | 401 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.3 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.6 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 55.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 49.1 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.6 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -50.8 ft3 |
2008 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |
2012 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 |
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 |
2012 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 |