Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 174.7 in | -3.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.1 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 67.7 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3122 lb. | 3369 lb. | -247 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.3 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.9 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 49.1 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.6 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 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 |