Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 103.2 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 158.1 in | 174.9 in | -16.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 69.7 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2438 lb. | 3156 lb. | -718 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.3 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 53.2 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.9 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 49.1 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 35.6 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
2007 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |