Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5500 275 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,341 mm | 4,524 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,335 kg | 1,639 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 59 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 991 mm | -16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 947 mm | -58 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 963 L | -414 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 1,926 L | -1 L |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Escape.