2024 Ford Escape vs. 2024 Kia Telluride Review

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2024 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $28,000 to $39,610
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2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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MPG - City 26 - 42 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 163-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 192-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Escape than the Kia Telluride. 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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Kia Telluride, 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). 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.