2019 Ford Escape vs 2019 Kia Sportage

2019 Ford Escape

2019 Kia Sportage

Select style

S FWD

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

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EX AWD

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,382

$26,718

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,105

$28,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$402 / month

$468 / 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

Highway

29 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

37.3

38.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.3

Second Hip Room (in)

55.2

51.2

Passenger Capacity

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

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.7

98.6

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

54.3

Exterior Dimensions

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

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

105.1

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

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

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

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 Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P235/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P235/55HR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1650

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

1650

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3522

3448

Wheels

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

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Engine

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

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.4 L/144

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

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

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

3.19

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.80

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Kia Sportage

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

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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