Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 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 | 3031 lb. | 3592 lb. | -561 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.1 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 54.8 in | -1 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 | 55.3 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.4 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.8 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Escape.