Comparison - Kia Stonic GT-Line 2021 - vs - Ford Escape SE 2020

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
20,995
Updated: 
04 Mar 2021
$
28,595
Updated: 
28 Jan 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2020
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
8-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Zest Yellow
#F7D878
Clear White
#E5E4E0
Blaze Red
#B32425
Storm Grey
#404143
Midnight Black
#000000
Azure Blue
#206E95
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

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Kia has finally joined the booming city-SUV class.

Pros
Modern design
Perky economical engine
Runs on regular unleaded
Long list of standard equipment
Roomy boot
Seven-year warranty

Cons
Service intervals are short at 10,000km
Service costs a touch on the high side
Rear camera is fuzzy at night
Lacks rear cross-traffic alert and blind zone warning

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Pros
Easy to drive
Reassuring seven-year warranty
Colourful personalisation options

Cons
Cramped back seats
Rather noisy at speed
Cabin feels cheap in places

By: 
carwow.co.uk

PROS
It's a great-looking little thing
Well-sorted steering and handling
Seven-year warranty wth no strings attached

CONS
Gets a bit rowdy on coarse roads
Cheap and reflective dash plastic
$5000 hike over related Rio GT-Line

By: 
carexpert.com.au

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

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Urban - 41mpg UK Extra Urban - 57mpg UK
Fuel Economy City USA: 
26.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
31.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
12
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
3
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.00L
1.50L
Torque: 
126ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
190ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
Horsepower: 
100hp
at 6 000rpm
181hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.50Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel & Gearshift Knob
Front 12v Power Socket
Overhead Console with Sunglasses Case
Remote Central Door Locking with Fold-away Key
D-Cut Perforated Leather Trimmed Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
162.90in
180.50in
Width: 
69.20in
74.10in
Height: 
59.80in
66.10in
Front Track: 
60.30in
62.40in
Rear Track: 
60.50in
61.80in
Wheel Base: 
101.50in
106.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.00
Rear Head Room: 
39.30
Front Leg Room: 
42.40in
Rear leg room: 
40.70in
Front Hip Room: 
55.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.60in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
40.70cu.ft
65.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
992lbs
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
12.40cu.ft
33.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
2773.00lbs
3464.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electrically Adjustable, Heated and Folding Door Mirrors with LED Indicator Lights
All-round Electric Windows with Driver's Auto Up & Down Function
1 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver's Seat Height Adjuster
Front Passenger Seat Back Pocket
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
Rear Seats Features: 
60:40 Split Folding Rear Seats
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Remote Central Door Locking with Fold-away Key
Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror & Illumination
Automatic Defog System
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6-Speaker
8" Touchscreen Display with DAB Radio
8" Touchscreen Navigation with Telematics
Kia Connected Services featuring TomTom™ Live
4.2" Supervision Colour Cluster Display
Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ with voice control*
Front and Rear USB Charging Port
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
USB With External Media Control
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB Connection
6 Total Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Heated Rear Window
Rear Wiper/Washer
Speed-variable Front Wipers
Black Rear Spoiler with High-mounted Brake Light
Rear Fog Light
Solar Windshield Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17"
17 In.
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (City/Pedestrian/Cyclist)
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Driver Attention Warning (DAW) & High Beam Assist (HBA)
Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG)
Front Seatbelt Pre-tensioners & Load Limiters
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

Options

Packages: 
Equipment Group 200A
Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist
Exterior Options: 
Splash Guards (VP)
Front License Plate Bracket
Wheel Locking Lug Nuts (VP)
Panoramic Vista Roof
Daytime Running Lights (Fleet)
Interior Options: 
All Weather Floor Mats (VP)
Cargo Area Protector (VP)
Easy Access Cargo Shade (VP)

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Dark Earth Gray, premium cloth
#4B4744