2019 Kia Sportage vs 2020 Ford Escape
Overview | |
MSRP$23,750 | MSRP$24,885 |
Average price$16,910 | Average price$20,053 |
Listings593 | Listings3642 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2019 Kia Sportage Reviews Summary | |
2020 Ford Escape Reviews SummaryIn case you didn’t hear, Ford came out with an electric crossover, calling it the Mustang Mach-E. Ford could have called it something else, but the marketing department decided to leverage the famous Mustang name to capture headlines and, hopefully, shoppers. What should not be overlooked is the fact Ford chose to make its first-ever standalone electric vehicle a crossover. This choice is a testament to how far the sport utility vehicle has come. Paired with Ford's decision to phase out sedans and hatchbacks, it's clear the company is putting all of its eggs into its trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. Suffice it to say, there is just a bit of pressure on the redesigned 2020 Ford Escape. While the Escape has been around since 2000, it came into its own in 2013 when the “One Ford” philosophy was adopted, meaning that vehicles would be sold in multiple markets around the globe. As a result, the U.S. got Europe’s Ford Kuga, rebranded as the Escape—a high-tech, handsome, and surprisingly athletic small SUV. So, with all this mind, the new Escape needs to not only be an improvement over the previous generation to compete against the rest of the compact crossover segment, it also needs to win over would-be sedan and hatchback customers. Can the 2020 Escape rise to the occasion? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 181 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 181 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower181 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City22 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 181 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 181 hp I3 |
Torque175 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower181 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space30.7 cu ft | Cargo Space37.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3305 lbs | Curb Weight3299 lbs |
Height65.2 in | Height66.1 in |
Length176.4 in | Length180.5 in |
Width73.0 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Maximum Payload1292 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,750 | $24,885 |
Average price | $16,910 | $20,053 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | In case you didn’t hear, Ford came out with an electric crossover, calling it the Mustang Mach-E. Ford could have called it something else, but the marketing department decided to leverage the famous Mustang name to capture headlines and, hopefully, shoppers. What should not be overlooked is the fact Ford chose to make its first-ever standalone electric vehicle a crossover. This choice is a testament to how far the sport utility vehicle has come. Paired with Ford's decision to phase out sedans and hatchbacks, it's clear the company is putting all of its eggs into its trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. Suffice it to say, there is just a bit of pressure on the redesigned 2020 Ford Escape. While the Escape has been around since 2000, it came into its own in 2013 when the “One Ford” philosophy was adopted, meaning that vehicles would be sold in multiple markets around the globe. As a result, the U.S. got Europe’s Ford Kuga, rebranded as the Escape—a high-tech, handsome, and surprisingly athletic small SUV. So, with all this mind, the new Escape needs to not only be an improvement over the previous generation to compete against the rest of the compact crossover segment, it also needs to win over would-be sedan and hatchback customers. Can the 2020 Escape rise to the occasion? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 181 hp I4 | 1.5L 181 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 22 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 181 hp I4 | 1.5L 181 hp I3 |
Torque | 175 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 30.7 cu ft | 37.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3305 lbs | 3299 lbs |
Height | 65.2 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1292 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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