Model Compare
Comparing the "2008 Ford Escape" and "2008 Kia Sportage"
Overview
MSRP
$19,140
$16,360
MPG (Combined)
Not Available
Not Available
Engine
153-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)
140-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
Transmission
5-speed manual w/OD
4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual ,
5-speed manual w/OD
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Seats
5
5
Consumer Rating
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Pricing
List Price
$19,835
$17,035
MSRP
$19,140
$16,360
Invoice Price
$18,104
$15,570
Destination Charge
$695
$675
Fuel Economy
Combined MPG
Not Available
Not Available
City MPG
22
20
Highway MPG
28
25
Convenience
Cruise Control
Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not available
Not available
Compass
Not available
Not available
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Not available
Not available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Urethane
Gear Shift Knob Trim
Urethane
Urethane
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Standard
Standard
Clock
In-dash
In-dash
12-Volt DC Power Outlet
2
3
Retained Accessory Power
Standard
Standard
Dome Light
Fade
Fade
Glovebox Light
Not available
Standard
Map Light
Front
Front
Cargo Light
Standard
Standard
Cupholders
Front and rear
Front and rear
Programmable Garage-Door Opener
Not available
Not available
Voice Recorder
Not available
Not available
Tire Mobility Kit
Not available
Not available
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
Day-night
Rear Window Defogger
Standard
Standard
Floor Mats
Available: Carpet front
Available: Carpeted front & rear
USB Ports
Not available
Not available
Hands Free Auto-Opening Liftgate/Trunk
Not available
Not available
Proximity Key
Not available
Not available
Specifications
Length
174.7 "
171.3 "
Wheelbase
103.1 "
103.5 "
Front Track
61.1 "
60.6 "
Rear Track
60.4 "
60.6 "
Width
71.1 "
70.9 "
Turning Radius
18.3 '
17.7 '
Height
67.7 "
66.7 "
Horsepower
153 @ 5,800 rpm
140 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
152 @ 4,250 rpm
136 @ 4,500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.5 gal.
15.3 gal.
Bore and Stroke
3.44 / 3.70 "
3.23 / 3.68 "
Drag Coefficient
Not available
Not available
Curb Weight
3,272 lbs.
3,230 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,300 lbs.
4,519 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
1,500 lbs.
1,500 lbs.
Passenger Volume
99 cu.ft.
104 cu.ft.
Front Legroom
41.6 "
42.1 "
Front Headroom
40.4 "
40.7 "
Front Hip Room
53.3 "
54.6 "
Front Shoulder Room
56.6 "
56.7 "
Rear Legroom
35.6 "
37.2 "
Rear Headroom
39.2 "
39.4 "
Rear Hip Room
49.1 "
54.6 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.9 "
56.3 "
Maximum Luggage Volume
66.3 cu.ft.
66.6 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
29.2 cu.ft.
23.6 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume Seats Folded
66.3 cu.ft.
66.6 cu.ft.
Maximum Interior Cargo Volume
66.3 cu.ft.
66.6 cu.ft.
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