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2020 Kia Forte and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2020 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,641 mm | 4,437 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,366 kg | 1,528 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 62 L | -9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,026 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 996 mm | -43 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,298 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 907 mm | 904 mm | 3 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 827 L | -394 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 | 1,877 L | 14.3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte
| 2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
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