2019 Ford Escape vs 2019 Kia Sportage

2019 Ford Escape

2019 Kia Sportage

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FWD S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD S	21	29	$23,382	$24,105
FWD SE	23	30	$25,441	$26,500
4WD SE	22	28	$26,880	$28,000
FWD SEL	23	30	$27,307	$28,445
4WD SEL	22	28	$28,747	$29,945
FWD Titanium	22	29	$31,315	$32,620
4WD Titanium	21	27	$32,756	$34,120

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FWD LX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD LX	23	30	$22,800	$23,750
AWD LX	21	25	$24,248	$25,250
FWD EX	22	29	$25,270	$26,600
AWD EX	21	25	$26,718	$28,100
FWD SX Turbo	21	26	$31,446	$33,100
AWD SX Turbo	20	23	$32,893	$34,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,382

$22,800

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,105

$23,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$402 / month

$396 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Ford Escape works well as a crossover SUV, but has the ride and handling of a smartly tuned hatchback.

The handsome, capable 2019 Kia Sportage does many things well; gas mileage isn’t one of them.

TCC Likes

Sleek hatchback shape
Good cargo space
Crisp handling

Distinctive styling
Great ride and handling
Optional turbo power

TCC Dislikes

Busy, space-robbing dash
Seats can feel too firm
EPA ratings are middling

Lousy fuel economy
Styling not for everyone
So-so visibility

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

41.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.7

98.6

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

37.3

38.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

55.2

51.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

63.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

6.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

105.1

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

64.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.7

Brakes

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

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.7

16.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/60HR17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

165

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

165

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1650

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1650

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

1650

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3522

3305

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4500

175 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

168 @ 6000

181 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.64

Trans Order Code

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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

3.06

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.38

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Kia Sportage

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

7.3

7.0

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

2019 Ford Escape

2019 Escape selection improving
Up to $3,250 rebate + $1,500 trade-in bonus
Lease from $209 for 36 months
APR as low as 0% for 60 months

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2019 Kia Sportage

2019 Sportage is here; 2020s arriving
Bonus: Up to $2,500 cash on 2019s
Finance: 0.0% for 48 months on 2019s
Lease: From $189 per month on 2019s

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