Kia Sedona (2009) vs. Ford Escape (2014) Specs

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2009 Kia Sedona and 2014 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Kia Sedona	Ford Escape
Engine	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	105.9 in	13 in
Length	202.0 in	178.1 in	23.9 in
Width	78.3 in	72.4 in	5.9 in
Height	69.3 in	66.3 in	3 in
Curb Weight	4387 lb.	3592 lb.	795 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	15.1 gal.	6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	39.9 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	56.0 in	7.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.2 in	54.8 in	4.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	40.4 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.0 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.3 in	55.3 in	10 in
Hip Room, Row 2	65.9 in	52.4 in	13.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	36.8 in	4.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.3 in	0.0 in	38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	60.5 in	0.0 in	60.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.1 in	0.0 in	50.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.0 in	0.0 in	34 in
Total Legroom	116.6 in (over 3 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	39.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.2 ft³	34.3 ft³	-2.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	80.1 ft³	34.3	45.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	141.5 ft³	67.8 ft³	73.7 ft³

2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review

2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review

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