Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5500 275 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,524 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,626 kg | 1,708 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 59 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,013 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 991 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 947 mm | 16 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 963 L | -224 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 1,926 L | 0 L |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Escape.