Comparison - Kia Niro 2023 - vs - Ford Escape SEL 2018

Suv one:

Kia Niro 2023

General

Other Names:

Also called:

--

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

All-New 2023 Kia Niro EV review // More range and loaded with features!

2023 Kia Niro EV Has Range And Style. But Charging Speed?

2023 Kia Niro SX Hybrid Reviewed

Kia Niro EV review – exclusive DRIVE of new e-Niro electric SUV!

2017 KIA Niro Hybrid: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Review: 2018 Kia Niro PHEV Crossover on Everyman Driver

First Drive This Then Drive That - 2018 Toyota Prius Prime vs 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

Kia Niro 2021 review | EV, PHEV and hybrid SUVs tested

2018 Ford Escape Review

2017 Ford Escape Titanium Test Drive Review

2017 Ford Escape Titanium Exterior & Interior Details/ review

Review: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD

2020 Ford Escape driver-side small overlap IIHS crash test

Make:

Model:

Average Price:

34,890

Updated:

20 Jan 2023

29,450

Updated:

17 Mar 2018

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2023

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Automated Manual

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

11.10gals

15.70gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Mineral Blue

#84A2C2

Cityscape Green

#6B716B

Aurora Black Pearl

#464646

Snow White Pearl

#D8DADC

Fire Orange Metallic

#C03C37

Runway Red

#7E181A

Graphite Gray

#6D6F70

Steel Gray

#BDBDBE

Color:

Canyon Ridge Metallic

#9E735B

Ingot Silver Metallic

#C0BFC4

Lightning Blue Metallic

#34496F

Magnetic Metallic

#646368

Oxford White

#DDDEDE

Shadow Black

#303030

White Gold Metallic

#BBB5AB

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Pros
Perky optional plug-in hybrid powertrain,
futuristic appearance,
well-equipped from EX trim up.

Cons
Base powertrain is pretty poky,
buzzy engine sounds under heavy throttle,
not as fuel efficient in our testing as last year's model.

By:

caranddriver.com

Pros
Smooth and quiet ride quality
High fuel economy
Spacious seating and cargo area for a compact car

Cons
Slow acceleration
No option for all-wheel drive
Can get unsettled when driving over bumps or around turns

By:

edmunds.com

The 2018 Ford Escape ranked #2 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Ford Escape has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 56 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Sporty handling
Premium interior with user-friendly tech
Good safety score and great predicted reliability rating
Above-average cargo space

Cons
Unimpressive fuel economy

By:

usnews.com

The Escape is fundamentally unchanged for 2018, but there are some tweaks to the lineup and to its standard-equipment offerings.The SEL comes standard with leather-trimmed seating, a power liftgate, heated exterior mirrors, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and LED running lights.

Pros
Graceful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine,
smooth ride,
attractive and intuitive infotainment system.

Cons
Less rear-seat and cargo space than the class leaders,
turbo engines return mediocre fuel economy.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2018 Ford Escape has the road manners of another kind of car—but don't worry, it still works well as a crossover.

Pros
Tough-hatch lines
Ample cargo bin
Wonderfully taut handling
Tech options aplenty
Brisk 2.0-liter acceleration

Cons
Busy, space-robbing dash
Firm seats, if you’re not into that
Not much SUV, if you’re into that
Optimistic EPA ratings

By:

thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

53.00mpg

22.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

45.00mpg

28.00mpg

Engine type:

Hybrid

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.60L

1.50L

Torque:

195ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

177ft-lbs

at 2 500rpm

Horsepower:

139hp

at 5 700rpm

179hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

35.80Feet

38.80Feet

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:

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

174.00in

178.10in

Width:

71.80in

72.40in

Height:

60.80in

66.30in

Ground Clearance:

6.30in

7.80in

Front Track:

61.50in

Rear Track:

61.60in

Wheel Base:

107.10in

105.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.50

39.90

Rear Head Room:

39.50

39.00

Front Leg Room:

41.50in

43.10in

Rear leg room:

39.80in

37.30in

Front Hip Room:

45.40in

54.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

56.20in

55.90in

Rear Hip Room:

53.00in

52.40in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.40in

55.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

63.70cu.ft

68.00cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

22.80cu.ft

34.00cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

15.20degrees

Angle of Departure:

27.40degrees

Curb Weight:

3071.00lbs

3678.00lbs

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:

4 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

1 One-Touch Power Window

Remote Keyless Power Door Locks

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

2 memorized driver seat settings

6-way manual passenger seat adjustment

Height adjustable passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Ventilated driver seat

Bucket front seats

8 -way power passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Leather

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Leather

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Reclining rear seats

Rear ventilation ducts

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

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual zone front climate control

Interior Air Filtration

Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

10.3" infotainment display size

Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system

8 total speakers

1 subwoofer(s)

USB connection

USB with external media control

3 months of provided satellite radio service

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

6 total speakers

6 Months of provided satellite radio service

Speed sensitive volume control

USB Connection

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 disc

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Disc

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:

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Post-collision safety system

Pre-collision safety system

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Lane keep assist

Rear center 3-point belt

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear height adjustable headrests

Airbag Deployment Notification

Rear center 3-point belt

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Post-collision safety system

Turn signal mirrors

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

4-Wheel ABS

Options

Packages:

1.5L EcoBoost Class II Trailer Tow Package

Equipment Group 300A

Safe And Smart Package

Sel Sport Appearance Package

Exterior Options:

Wheel Locking Lug Nuts (VP)

Splash Guards (VP)

Black Roof Rail Cross Bars

Power Panoramic Vista Roof

Interior Options:

All Weather Floor Mats

Interior Cargo Cover

Cargo Area Protector

Smoker's Package (Fleet)

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Charcoal Black, cloth

#434343

Suv two:

Ford Escape SEL 2018

Featured:

Search form

Comparison - Kia Niro 2023 - vs - Ford Escape SEL 2018

General

Also called:

--

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

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

Comparisons