Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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 | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 178.1 in | -6.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 66.3 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3122 lb. | 3613 lb. | -491 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.7 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.5 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.4 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.2 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.4 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.3 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 34.0 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 68.0 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Escape.