Compare 2010 Ford Escape vs 2011 Kia Sportage

2010 Ford Escape
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4WD 4-Door Hybrid
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Escape 4WD 4-Door Hybrid 30 27 $29,330 $31,610
Escape 4WD 4-Door Hybrid Limited 30 27 $31,615 $34,120
Escape 4WD 4-Door Limited 20 26 $25,476 $27,375
Escape 4WD 4-Door XLS 20 26 $21,513 $22,770
Escape 4WD 4-Door XLT 20 26 $24,039 $25,795
Escape FWD 4-Door Hybrid 34 31 $27,738 $29,860
Escape FWD 4-Door Hybrid Limited 34 31 $30,022 $32,370
Escape FWD 4-Door Limited 22 28 $23,884 $25,625
Escape FWD 4-Door XLS 22 28 $19,904 $21,020
Escape FWD 4-Door XLT 22 28 $22,446 $24,045
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2WD 4-Door Base
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sportage 2WD 4-Door Base 21 29 $17,930 $18,295
Sportage 2WD 4-Door EX 22 31 $21,870 $23,295
Sportage 2WD 4-Door LX 22 31 $19,610 $20,295
Sportage 2WD 4-Door SX 22 27 $24,070 $25,795
Sportage AWD 4-Door EX 21 28 $23,280 $24,795
Sportage AWD 4-Door LX 21 28 $21,060 $21,795
Sportage AWD 4-Door SX 21 25 $25,470 $27,295
Pricing
Invoice Price
$29,330
$17,930
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$31,610
$18,295
Monthly Payment Estimate
$527 / month
$305 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.6
8.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid remains a solid, competitive entry among compact family SUVs and crossovers. Its fuel efficiency is superb, and the optional mechanical all-wheel drive sets it apart from any other AWD hybrid crossover. Kia hits game reset, and gives the 2011 Sportage an appealing new look and feel.
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Fuel Economy
City
30 mpg 21 mpg
Highway
27 mpg 29 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
53.3 53.7
Second Leg Room (in)
35.6 37.9
Front Head Room (in)
40.4 39.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.5 100.0
Second Hip Room (in)
49.1 49.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.6 56.7
Second Head Room (in)
39.2 38.5
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.9 55.1
Front Leg Room (in)
41.6 41.4
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.2 63.6
Wheelbase (in)
103.1 103.9
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
33.2 - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.1 73.0
Track Width, Front (in)
60.7 63.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.3 6.8
Length, Overall (in)
174.7 174.8
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
43.4 - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
67.7 64.4
Liftover Height (in)
29.4 - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
34.7 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
30.9 26.1
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
37.2 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
66.7 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
66.4 54.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
40.7 - TBD -
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
10.0 x 1.65 NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 0.35 11.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA 10.3 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Power Pwr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.1 14.5
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 2.96
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
40.1 - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.5 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.7 34.7
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/70R16 P215/70R16
Rear Tire Order Code
T53 NA
Front Tire Size
P235/70R16 P215/70R16
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
T53 NA
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 300
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 2000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3663 3157
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7 17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7 17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.6 7.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - - TBD -
Engine
Fuel System
SMPI NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
136 @ 5500 168 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
993 NA
Displacement
2.5L/152 2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
177 @ 6000 176 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4 Gas I4
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
29 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
30 21
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.18
Trans Description Cont.
CVT Automatic Manual
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.83
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 3.27
Clutch Size (in)
NA - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.54
Trans Type
1 6
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- TBD - NA
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.97
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.79
Trans Order Code
- TBD - NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.04 5.07, 3.74
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Escape Kia Sportage
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.5 7.8
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6 5

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