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2020 Ford Escape FWD vs 2020 Kia Telluride FWD

The 2020 Ford Escape FWD uses less fuel: 7.8 against 10.2 l/100km, about 24% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2020 Ford Escape FWD costs about $2,129 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2020 Kia Telluride FWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (7 against 23). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2020 Ford Escape FWD7.8 l/100km
2020 Kia Telluride FWD10.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2020 Ford Escape FWD184.5 g/km
2020 Kia Telluride FWD245.4 g/km
Kerb weight
2020 Ford Escape FWD1,762 kg
2020 Kia Telluride FWD1,970 kg
NHTSA recalls
2020 Ford Escape FWD23
2020 Kia Telluride FWD7
Owner complaints
2020 Ford Escape FWD1,528
2020 Kia Telluride FWD761
NCAP overall rating
2020 Ford Escape FWD5
2020 Kia Telluride FWD5

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The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2020 Ford Escape FWD2020 Kia Telluride FWD
CO2184.5 g/km245.4 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km10.2 l/100km
Complaints1,528761
Recall campaigns237
Cylinders36
Displacement1,500 cc3,800 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV70
Extra-urban7.1 l/100km9.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Gross weight2,204.5 kg2,683.9 kg
Height1,680 mm1,760 mm
Kerb weight1,762 kg1,970 kg
Length4,590 mm5,000 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spdAutomatic (S8)
Urban8.7 l/100km11.8 l/100km
Wheelbase2,710 mm2,900 mm
Width1,880 mm1,990 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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