Kia Sportage (2011) vs. Ford Escape (2010) Specs

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2011 Kia Sportage and 2010 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2011	2010
Model	Kia Sportage	Ford Escape
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	103.1 in	0.8 in
Length	174.8 in	174.7 in	0.1 in
Width	73.0 in	71.1 in	1.9 in
Height	64.4 in	67.7 in	-3.3 in
Curb Weight	3466 lb.	3529 lb.	-63 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	16.5 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.4 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	56.6 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.3 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.6 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	39.2 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	55.9 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	49.1 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	35.6 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.1 ft³	29.2 ft³	-3.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	66.3 ft³	-11.7 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Sportage.

2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review
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

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