2024 Ford
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 20 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 27 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 75.5 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 | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 189.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Escape than the Kia Sorento.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Escape and the Kia Sorento.
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 Sorento, 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 Sorento, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
The Ford Escape is about the same width as the Kia Sorento.
The Ford Escape is slightly shorter than the Kia Sorento, which may make it easier to park.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Sorento 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 Sorento.
Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Ford Escape has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Ford Escape has less cargo space than the Kia Sorento, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.