Ford Escape 2023 vs Kia Sportage 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Ford Escape and Kia Sportage have the same engine power, but Ford Escape torque is 80 NM less than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 52 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Kia Sportage 2021: Under typical circumstances, the AWD system directs 95% of power to the front wheels and 5% to the rear, but it can automatically adjust this distribution as needed to maintain grip. A dedicated "lock" function enables a balanced 50/50 torque split between the front and rear wheels at speeds up to 30 km/h, offering a driving experience similar to traditional 4x4 systems. Additionally, the Sportage includes a "Terrain Mode" that optimizes performance on surfaces like mud, snow, and sand. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Escape is 9 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Escape is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 587 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1852 litres | 1776 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Escape uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Escape (by 76 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`245 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 200 | |
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