2017 Ford Escape vs 2017 Kia Sportage

2017 Ford Escape

2017 Kia Sportage

Select style

S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape S FWD	21	29	$22,920	$23,750
Escape SE 4WD	22	28	$25,785	$27,000
Escape SE FWD	23	30	$24,115	$25,250
Escape Titanium 4WD	22	28	$29,605	$31,000
Escape Titanium FWD	23	30	$27,935	$29,250

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EX AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sportage EX AWD	21	25	$25,830	$27,200
Sportage EX FWD	22	29	$24,405	$25,700
Sportage LX AWD	21	25	$23,724	$24,700
Sportage LX FWD	23	30	$22,299	$23,200
Sportage SX Turbo AWD	20	23	$32,375	$34,200
Sportage SX Turbo FWD	21	26	$30,950	$32,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,920

$25,830

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,750

$27,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$396 / month

$453 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Ford Escape foregoes a bit of utility in the name of style and sportiness, making it one of the better crossovers to drive.

The 2017 Kia Sportage beefs up its sport-shoe styling—and its hardware—as it tackles the crossover-SUV niche head-on.

TCC Likes

Sleek, hatchback-on-steroids look
Useful cargo space
Firm yet compliant ride

Quiet cabin
Standout styling
Strong turbocharged engine option

TCC Dislikes

Dash robs front knee room
Seats too firm for some
Real-world fuel economy may not meet ratings

Transmission hunts on hills
Far from class-leading mpg

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.1

98.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

38.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

51.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

41.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

63.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

6.8

Length, Overall (in)

178.1

176.4

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

65.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.8

60.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

34.3

30.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.3

30.7

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.7

16.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3515

3448

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

168 @ 6000

181 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4500

175 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

3.19

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.64

Trans Order Code

446

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.21

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Kia Sportage

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3

7.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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