Kia Sportage (2023) vs. Ford Escape (2010) Specs

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2023 Kia Sportage and 2010 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2023	2010
Model	Kia Sportage	Ford Escape
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 177 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	103.1 in	5.4 in
Length	183.5 in	174.7 in	8.8 in
Width	73.4 in	71.1 in	2.3 in
Height	65.4 in	67.7 in	-2.3 in
Curb Weight	3713 lb.	3776 lb.	-63 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.3 gal.	16.5 gal.	-2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.4 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	56.6 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	53.3 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.6 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	39.2 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	55.9 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.4 in	49.1 in	4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.3 in	35.6 in	5.7 in
Total Legroom	82.7 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	5.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	39.6 ft³	29.2 ft³	10.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.1 ft³	66.3 ft³	7.8 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 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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