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2023 Kia Sportage vs. 2022 Ford Escape

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2023 Kia Sportage

vs.

2022 Ford Escape
Compact SUV

Segment

Compact SUV
5 Passengers

Seating Capacity

5 Passengers
187-hp 2.5L 4-Cylinder

Base Engine

181-hp 1.5L 4-Cylinder
39.6 cubic feet

Cargo Volume (Seats Up)

37.5 cubic feet
74.1 cubic feet

Cargo Volume (Maximum)

65.4 cubic feet
$25,990 MSRP

Base Price

$27,185 MSRP

The Kia Sportage vs. Ford Escape comparison shows the different approaches Ford and Kia have to building crossovers. In this crossover comparison, we’ll show how different those two ways of doing things are. Overall, Kia builds cost-lean vehicles that are heavily featured, while Ford tends to be more conservative with their engineering overall for everyday crossovers like the Escape. All this boils down to is the Sportage being less expensive, more roomy, and equipped with more standard features than the Escape. To find more information and details about this crossover SUV comparison, read on, and make sure to contact us if you have any questions.

 

 

Ford Escape vs. Kia Sportage: Dimensions

The Sportage has much more interior cargo space, despite being in the same size class as the Escape. Both SUVs comfortably seat five passengers on trips between Minneapolis and Maple Grove:

2023 Kia Sportage Interior Dimensions

  • Seating – 2 rows
  • Capacity – 5 passengers
  • Max Cargo Volume – 74.1 cubic feet
  • Cargo Space (Behind 2nd Row) – 39.6 cubic feet

2022 Ford Escape Interior Dimensions

  • Seating – 2 rows
  • Capacity – 5 passengers
  • Max Cargo Space – 65.4 cubic feet
  • Cargo Space (Behind 2nd/3rd Row) – 37.5 cubic feet

Ford Escape vs. Kia Sportage: Engines

When it comes to what you get for your money, the Sportage is especially good when compared to the Escape in terms of their base engines. Both offer power in the 180 hp range, with the Ford at 181 and the Kia at 187, but the Sportage offers all that for significantly less money than the Escape.

Ford Escape vs. Kia Sportage: Safety

Both crossover SUVs in this comparison have plenty of active safety features and capabilities. The Sportage includes these, among many other features:

  • Forward Collision Warning with Pedestrian Detection
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Driver Attention Monitor
  • And more!

Compare the Ford Escape vs. Kia Sportage SUVs Yourself

Ready to consider our online financing application? The Sportage is head and shoulders above the competition when it comes to value for money and spaciousness, not to mention standard features. Take a look at our car buying tips, and visit our showroom near Andover!

 

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