2023 Kia Sportage vs. Ford Escape

2023 Kia Sportage
2023 Kia Sportage

vs.

2023 Ford Escape
$26,290

Starting MSRP

$28,000
Available

AWD

Available
Smart cruise control with stop and go available

Adaptive Cruise Control

Available
39.6/74.1 Cubic feet

Cargo Space

65.4 Cubic feet
7

Trims

6

In a crossover SUV comparison between the 2023 Kia Sportage and the 2023 Ford Escape, both Ford and Kia offer interior comfort and amenities, but the Kia pulls ahead of the Ford in terms of price, affordable power, and cargo volume. The 2023 Kia Sportage is the best compact SUV for your family’s needs around Corona.

 

 

Kia Sportage vs. Ford Escape: Trim Levels and Price

When it comes to a crossover comparison between the Kia Sportage and Ford Escape, there is a clear difference in price and number of available trims. The 2023 Sportage comes in seven trim levels, ranging in price from the base model LX starting at $26,290 MSRP through the X-Pro Prestige level starting at $37,090 MSRP. The 2023 Ford Escape offers six trims, beginning with the Escape Base starting at $28,000 MSRP through the Platinum model starting at $36,965 MSRP. Kia gives Fontana drivers more choices!

2023 Kia Sportage Trim Levels

  • Kia Sportage LX
  • Kia Sportage EX
  • Kia Sportage X-Line AWD
  • Kia Sportage SX
  • Kia Sportage SX Prestige
  • Kia Sportage Sportage X-Pro
  • Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige

2023 Ford Escape Trim Levels

  • Escape Base
  • Escape Active
  • Escape ST-Line
  • Escape ST-Line Select
  • Escape ST-Line Elite
  • Escape Platinum

Kia Sportage vs. Ford Escape: Power and Performance

In terms of power, the Ford Kia comparison shows that both of these compact SUVs are available in FWD or AWD, but the Kia has a more powerful engine at the base level. Full specs are here:

2023 Kia Sportage Performance Specs

  • Front-wheel drive (standard)
  • All-wheel drive (available)
  • 2.5L 4-cylinder engine
  • 187 horsepower
  • 178 lb-ft of torque
  • 8-speed automatic transmission

2023 Ford Escape Performance Specs

  • 1.5L EcoBoost engine
  • 180 horsepower
  • 199 lb-ft of torque
  • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive (standard)
  • All-wheel drive (available)

Kia Sportage vs. Ford Escape: Interior Comfort

Continuing the Ford Kia crossover SUV comparison, both vehicles offer comfort amenities like dual zone climate control, wireless charging, and panoramic sunroofs, but the Kia comes out on top in terms of cargo volume for your shopping or luggage on San Bernardino drives.

2023 Kia Sportage Interior Dimensions

  • Cargo Volume: Rear seat up/Rear seat down 39.6/74.1 cubic feet

2023 Ford Escape Interior Dimensions

  • Cargo Volume: Rear seat up/Rear seat down 37.5/65.4 cubic feet

See the 2023 Kia Sportage at Riverside Kia!

Find your next SUV at Riverside Kia! Contact us to review our new Kia inventory, then take a look at our new Sportage specials. Drive off in a new 2023 Kia Sportage today!

 

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