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| ×2017 Kia Forte 4dr Sdn Auto EX | ×2018 Ford Escape S | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$21,795 | CA$26,199 |
| Fees | CA$1,560 | CA$1,790 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$410/month | CA$493/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 2,5 l I-4 |
| Power | 173 hp @ 6,500 rpm (129 kW) | 168 hp @ 6,000 rpm (125 kW) |
| Torque | 154 lb·ft @ 4,700 rpm (209 N·m) | 170 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (230 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | SUV |
| Category | N/A | Compact SUV under $40,000 |
| Assembly | N/A | Louisville, KY, US |
| Generation | N/A | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.0 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 602 km | 632 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 198 g/km | 229 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | standard | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Remote engine start | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | N/A | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | N/A |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | N/A | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, torsion bars | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/55HR16 | P235/55HR17 |
| Rear tires | P205/55HR16 | P235/55HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,559 mm (179″) | N/A |
| Width | 1,781 mm (70″) | 1,905 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,435 mm (56″) | 1,684 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) | 2,690 mm (106″) |
| Front track | N/A | 1,562 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | N/A | 1,562 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,374 kg (3,029 lb) | 1,594 kg (3,514 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 422 l | between 963 l and 1,926 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) | 62 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 680 kg (1,499 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | 10.5 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | 8.0 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 72% | 75% |
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