2024 Ford
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 53 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 45 - 54 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 139 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | Info not available |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 174.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 71.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Ford Escape offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Niro, with comparable head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Escape and the Kia Niro.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Kia Niro, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Ford Escape or the Kia Niro, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much wider than the Kia Niro, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Ford Escape, which is slightly longer than the Kia Niro.
Handling
The Ford Escape has a significantly larger turning radius than the Kia Niro, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The Ford Escape has a little more horsepower than the Kia Niro.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Escape does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Niro.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape and the Kia Niro.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Ford Escape as you will in the Kia Niro.