2025 Ford
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 23 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 291 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 5,000 - 5,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 196.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Ford Escape, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Ford Escape offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia Telluride, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.
Convenience
The Ford Escape requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Kia Telluride, 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). Clearly, the Ford Escape is a better financial choice over the Kia Telluride, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much slimmer than the Kia Telluride, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Ford Escape, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Telluride.
Handling
The Ford Escape has the same turning radius as the Kia Telluride, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Telluride is clearly the choice over the Ford Escape for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Escape has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Telluride.
Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the Kia Telluride, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Ford Escape has less seating than the Kia Telluride, making the Kia Telluride the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Telluride.