Comparison - Ford Escape SE 2020 - vs - Kia Seltos SX 2021

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Ford Escape SE 2020

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

Also called:

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

28,595

Updated:

28 Jan 2020

27,890

Updated:

11 Mar 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2020

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Automatic

7-speed dual-clutch

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

13.20gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Star White metallic tri-coat

#FDFFFB

Rapid red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#E60E28

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Oxford White

#E4E4E4

Magnetic Metallic

#737577

Sedona Orange Metallic

#B53815

Ingot Silver metallic

#AEB2B5

Velocity BLUE metallic

#3A8EC6

Dark persian green metallic

#264F51

Desert Gold Metallic

#D2CDB8

Color:

Black Cherry

#383838

Snow White Pearl

#F5F9FA

Steel Gray

#BDBFC1

Gravity Gray

#35393C

Neptune Blue

#5669CE

Starbright Yellow

#D5C468

Clear White/Black Cherry Roof

#FAFAFA

Starbright Yellow/Black Cherry Roof

#DCB557

Dark Ocean Blue/Black Cherry Roof

#0E2649

Mars Orange

#9F4339

Dark Ocean Blue

#0E2649

Dark Ocean Blue/Clear White Roof

#0E2649

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2020 Ford Escape's #7 ranking is based on its score within the Compact SUVs category. Currently the Ford Escape has a score of 7.9 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 20 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Optional infotainment system is user-friendly
Lots of standard driver assistance features
Two rows of adult-friendly seats
Adept handling and comfortable ride

Cons
Unimpressive interior materials
Eight-speed transmission sometimes hunts for the correct gear

By:

usnews.com

The 2020 Ford Escape takes a more refined tack, and brings its hybrid edition back into vogue.

Pros
Three powertrain choices
Shapely exterior
Good standard safety gear
Sliding second-row seat
Hybrid priced below $30k

Cons
Smaller than big rivals
Interior trim needs an upgrade
Top model? Top dollar
Seats lack support

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Ford Escape comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic, 8-speed automatic.The Ford Escape is fully redesigned.Hybrid version is back after a prolonged absence.Improved power and acceleration.

Pros
Updated style and interior design
Powertrain options range from sporty performance to efficient hybrid
Sliding second-row seats improve passenger room and cargo utility

Cons
Sleek, new rear liftgate design compromises some cargo capacity

By:

edmunds.com

The 2021 Kia Seltos anchors a family of crossover SUVs with its choice of 4-cylinders and available wide-screen infotainment

Pros
Kicky looks
Big 10.3-inch touchscreen (optional)
Available all-wheel drive
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility

Cons
Base engine’s low output
Unknown which safety features come standard

By:

thecarconnection.com

New subcompact crossover slots between the Soul and the Sportage.The Kia Seltos is an all-new model for 2021.

Pros
Impressive interior materials
Lots of standard and available tech
Plenty of cargo space for a compact SUV
Brimming with personality

Cons
Rough ride on the highway
Limited space for passengers in the back seat

By:

edmunds.com

Everything. Seltos is an all-new SUV for the Kia brand and, despite being on sale in global markets for 2020, is launching in the North American market for the 2021 model year.

Pros
Spacious interior,
sweet optional 10.3-inch infotainment,
spry handling.

Cons
Firm ride,
seven-speed automatic hesitant at low speeds,
driver-assistance features not standard.

By:

caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy Info:

Combined cycle - mpg 27

Fuel Economy City USA:

26.00mpg

25.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

31.00mpg

30.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.50L

1.60L

Torque:

190ft-lbs

at 3 000rpm

195ft-lbs

at 4 500rpm

Horsepower:

181hp

at 6 000rpm

175hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

180.50in

172.00in

Width:

74.10in

70.90in

Height:

66.10in

64.20in

Ground Clearance:

7.30in

Front Track:

62.40in

62.00in

Rear Track:

61.80in

62.40in

Wheel Base:

106.70in

103.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.00

Rear Head Room:

39.30

38.40

Front Leg Room:

42.40in

41.40in

Rear leg room:

40.70in

38.00in

Front Hip Room:

55.20in

53.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.60in

55.50in

Rear Hip Room:

53.30in

52.80in

Rear Shoulder room:

56.00in

54.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

65.40cu.ft

62.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

33.50cu.ft

26.60cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

28.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

28.00degrees

Curb Weight:

3464.00lbs

3317.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

1 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

1 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Premium Cloth

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Bucket Front Seats

8 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

USB With External Media Control

6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

8-Speakers

10.25-inch Touch-screen Display

Bose Premium Brand Speakers

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Alloy Wheels:

yes

Wheel size:

17 In.

18 In.

Wheels more:

Temporary Spare Tire

All Season Tires

Inside Mounted Spare Tire

Temporary Spare Tire

All Season Tires

Wheel Dimensions:

Width:

225.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R17

Width:

235.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R18

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front disc brakes

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Solid Rear Disc

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

Equipment Group 200A

Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist

Gray Interior Package

SX Sunroof Package

Paint Protection Package

Exterior Options:

Splash Guards (VP)

Front License Plate Bracket

Wheel Locking Lug Nuts (VP)

Panoramic Vista Roof

Daytime Running Lights (Fleet)

Puddle Light

Cross Bars

Lifestyle Hitch

Mudguards

Wheel Locks

Interior Options:

All Weather Floor Mats (VP)

Cargo Area Protector (VP)

Easy Access Cargo Shade (VP)

Carpeted Seatback Up Mat

Carpet Floor Mats

Cargo Net, Floor

Cargo Tray

Interior Light Kit

Cargo Mat

Illuminated Scuff Plate

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Dark Earth Gray, premium cloth

#4B4744

Color:

Black SOFINO, leatherette

#323136

Gray SOFINO, leatherette

#575958

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Comparison - Ford Escape SE 2020 - vs - Kia Seltos SX 2021

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Expert Reviews

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Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

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Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

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