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2022 Ford Escape vs. 2023 Kia Sportage Review

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2022 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $27,185 to $37,305
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2023 Kia
Sportage

MSRP*: $26,290 to $37,090
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MPG - City 22 - 44 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 37 MPG 28 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 74.1 ft3
Engine
  • 181-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 200-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 181 - 250 hp 187 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs 1,653 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.3 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Escape than the Kia Sportage. The Ford Escape will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage.

Convenience
The Ford Escape requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Kia Sportage, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Escape is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Sportage.

Dimensions
The Ford Escape is about the same width as the Kia Sportage. When looking at overall length, the Ford Escape takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Sportage.

Handling
The Ford Escape has the same turning radius as the Kia Sportage, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Kia Sportage, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Ford Escape. The Ford Escape has a little more horsepower than the Kia Sportage.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Ford Escape doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Kia Sportage.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape and the Kia Sportage. The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sportage.