2024 Ford
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 19 - 21 MPG | 38 - 42 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 28 MPG | 38 - 44 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 73.4 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 250 - 335 hp | 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 3,500 lbs | 1,653 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 188.8 in | 183.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.9 in | 73.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.6 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.3 in |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 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.
Comfort
The Ford Edge offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Sportage Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Ford Edge will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Edge as you will with the Kia Sportage Hybrid, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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 Edge will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Edge is much wider than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Ford Edge, which is slightly longer than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Handling
The Ford Edge has the same turning radius as the Kia Sportage Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
With the Kia Sportage Hybrid, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Ford Edge.
The Ford Edge has a little more horsepower than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Edge does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Edge and the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Ford Edge as you will in the Kia Sportage Hybrid.