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

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Ford Escape SE 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

Also called:

Kia KX5

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

28,110

Updated:

28 Jan 2020

34,990

Updated:

08 Feb 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Automatic

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

16.40gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Star White metallic tri-coat

#FDFFFB

Rapid red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#E60E28

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Oxford White

#E4E4E4

Bronze Fire Metallic

#B20F2A

Antimatter blue Metallic

#142F47

Iconic Silver metallic

#C7CAD0

Velocity BLUE metallic

#3A8EC6

Carbonized Gray metallic

#4F453E

Desert Gold Metallic

#D2CDB8

Color:

Pacific Blue

#4F5866

Steel Gray

#ADB0B3

Hyper Red

#9E212B

Burnished Copper

#965F3C

Black Cherry

#020202

Snow White Pearl

#FEFFFF

Sparkling Silver

#A5A6A8

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 Ford Escape's #10 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 26 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Good cargo capacity
User-friendly infotainment system
Well-balanced ride and handling

Cons
Cheap cabin materials
Transmission sometimes hunts for the right gear

By:

usnews.com

Ford has expanded the availability of the hybrid powertrain to the SE and SEL trims for 2021; it's now standard on the top-spec Titanium model. Elsewhere, adaptive cruise control and a traffic-sign recognition feature join the optional Co-Pilot360 Plus package; a hands-free power liftgate and memory settings for the driver's seat and exterior mirrors are now part of the Technology package; and a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a keyless-entry keypad, and LED exterior lighting are now on the list of features in the Convenience package. A new 19-inch wheel design is optional on the Titanium model, and a Class II Trailer Tow package is now available on Escapes with the optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

Pros
Handsomely styled exterior, multiple powertrain options, safety tech comes standard.

Cons
Cheap interior on base models, rough-edged base three-cylinder engine, high starting price.

By:

caranddriver.com

For 2021 Hybrid powertrain now available on SEL trim.Traffic sign recognition added to models with adaptive cruise control.Minor shuffling of trim and package features.

Pros
Roomy and comfortable seating
Smooth ride quality
Easy-to-use controls
Available hybrid powertrain that gets around 40 mpg

Cons
Transmission's abrupt shifts
Lackluster handling

By:

edmunds.com

The 2020 Kia Sportage ranked #5 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Kia Sportage has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 23 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Comfortable ride
Composed handling
Intuitive infotainment system
Roomy cabin with handsome materials

Cons
Below-average fuel economy estimates
Less cargo room than rivals

By:

usnews.com

The 2020 Kia Sportage is refreshed, stylish, and competitive as ever, though its fuel economy is poor.

Pros
Distinctive looks
Good ride, taut handling
Optional turbo power
High-quality interior
Strong infotainment

Cons
Too thirsty
Polarizing styling
Difficult outward vision
Did we mention it's a guzzler?

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Kia Sportage comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.Updated front and rear styling.New safety features, including adaptive cruise control.Standard 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Pros
Smooth ride quality
Spacious front and rear seating
Attractive dashboard layout with appealing features
Quiet interior at highway speeds

Cons
Fuel economy isn't as good as mpg of some top rivals
Relatively modest cargo capacity

By:

edmunds.com

For 2020, Kia tweaks the Sportage's already bold styling and adds more standard and optional features. While the exterior revisions aren't transformative, they give the Sportage a fresher and more assertive look than the previous year. Along with a new S trim level and different wheel designs, the interior receives some new content. Upgraded leatherette seats and wireless charging are now optional. Likewise, every cabin features an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability as well as an updated steering wheel and air-vent surrounds. The Sportage also adds more driver assists that include automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology, driver-attention warning, pedestrian detection, and lane-keeping assist.

By:

caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

26.00mpg

19.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

31.00mpg

24.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.50L

2.00L

Torque:

190ft-lbs

at 3 000rpm

260ft-lbs

at 1 450rpm

Horsepower:

181hp

at 6 000rpm

237hp

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:

yes

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

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

181.30in

176.40in

Width:

74.10in

73.00in

Height:

66.10in

65.20in

Ground Clearance:

6.80in

Front Track:

62.40in

63.30in

Rear Track:

61.80in

63.80in

Wheel Base:

106.70in

105.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.00

37.60

Rear Head Room:

39.30

37.90

Front Leg Room:

42.40in

41.50in

Rear leg room:

40.70in

38.20in

Front Hip Room:

55.20in

54.30in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.60in

57.10in

Rear Hip Room:

53.30in

51.20in

Rear Shoulder room:

56.00in

55.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

65.40cu.ft

60.10cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

2000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

33.50cu.ft

30.70cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

28.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

24.60degrees

Curb Weight:

3474.00lbs

3765.00lbs

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

Heated mirrors

Hands-free entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Premium Cloth

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments

8 -way power driver seat

8 -way power passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Leather

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

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

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Single Zone Front Air Conditioning

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

USB With External Media Control

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

8 Total Speakers

320 Watts Stereo Output

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Stereo System

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

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:

Ventilated Front Disc

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

solid rear disc brakes

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

Rear height adjustable headrests

Turn signal mirrors

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Post-collision safety system

Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlamp

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Self-Leveling Headlights

Adaptive Headlights

Pre-Collision Safety System

Options

Packages:

Equipment Group 200A

Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist

Cold Weather Package

SE Sport Appearance Package

Convenience Package

SX Turbo Beige Interior Color Package

Exterior Options:

Splash Guards (VP)

Front License Plate Bracket

Wheel Locking Lug Nuts (VP)

Panoramic Vista Roof

Daytime Running Lights (Fleet)

Mud Guards

Cross Bars

Bumper Applique

Paint Protection Package

Wheel Locks

Snow White Pearl Premium Paint

Tow Hitch

Interior Options:

8-Way Power Driver Seat (Fleet)

Cargo Area Protector (VP)

Easy Access Cargo Shade (VP)

Front And Rear Floor Liners

Cargo Tray

Interior Light Kit

SX Beige Leather Interior

Cargo Mat

Cargo Net

Cargo Cover

Carpet Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Dark Earth Gray, premium cloth

#4B4744

Sandstone, premium cloth

#CBC2BE

Color:

Black, leather

#000000

Beige, leather

#BB9272

Gray, leather

#9B9B9B

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

General

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

Also called:

Kia KX5

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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