| Add vehicles | 2015 Kia Forte 4dr Sdn Auto EX | 2015 Kia Forte 4dr Sdn Auto EX w/Sunroof | 2014 Ford Escape 4WD 4dr SE |
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| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | CA$22,195 | CA$23,195 | CA$29,199 |
| Fees | CA$1,535 | CA$1,535 | CA$1,650 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$417/month | CA$436/month | CA$549/month |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 2,0 l I-4 | - |
| Power | 173 hp @ 6,500 rpm (129 kW) | 173 hp @ 6,500 rpm (129 kW) | - |
| Torque | 154 lb·ft @ 4,700 rpm (209 N·m) | 154 lb·ft @ 4,700 rpm (209 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric | - |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular | - |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan | SUV |
| Category | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |||
| City | 9.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 602 km | 602 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 191 g/km | 191 g/km | 184 g/km |
| Equipment | |||
| Sunroof | N/A | standard | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard | standard |
| GPS | N/A | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | |||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | N/A | N/A | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |||
| Steering | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | N/A | N/A | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, torsion bars | independent, torsion bars | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/45HR17 | P215/45HR17 | P235/55HR17 |
| Rear tires | P215/45HR17 | P215/45HR17 | P235/55HR17 |
| Safety | |||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |||
| Length | 4,559 mm (179″) | 4,559 mm (179″) | N/A |
| Width | 1,781 mm (70″) | 1,781 mm (70″) | 1,839 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,435 mm (56″) | 1,435 mm (56″) | 1,684 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) | 2,700 mm (106″) | 2,690 mm (106″) |
| Front track | N/A | N/A | 1,562 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | N/A | N/A | 1,565 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,318 kg (2,906 lb) | 1,318 kg (2,906 lb) | 1,653 kg (3,644 lb) |
| Capacities | |||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 422 l | 422 l | between 971 l and 1,920 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) | 57 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A | 907 kg (2,000 lb) |
| Performance | |||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | |||
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |||
| Driving | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Average | 77% | 77% | 72% |
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