Are you thinking about buying a small SUV? The 2020 Kia Sportage is a superb choice, with its eye-catching styling, plenty of passenger and cargo space, generous warranty coverage, advanced technologies, and a wealth of premium features. In this 2020 Kia Sportage vs 2020 Ford EcoSport comparison, we show how the new Sportage outshines the small SUV competition.
2020 Kia Sportage |
VS |
2020 Ford EcoSport |
98.6 cu-ft | Total Passenger Volume | 91.1 cu-ft |
60.1 cu-ft | Max. Cargo Capacity | 50.0 cu-ft |
240-hp/260 lb-ft | Max. Horsepower/Torque | 166-hp/149 lb-ft |
5-years/60,000-miles Basic Warranty; 10-years/100,000-miles Powertrain Warranty | Warranty Coverage | 3-years/36,000-miles Basic Warranty; 5-years/60,000-miles Powertrain Warranty |
On the performance front, the Sportage easily outmuscles the EcoSport. The base-level 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine in the Sportage delivers 181 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque, while its available 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine cranks out 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Both of these engines have a higher output than the engines for the EcoSport. The base-level 1.0-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine in the EcoSport generates 123 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque, while its available 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine produces 166 horsepower and 149 lb-ft of torque.
Another significant advantage of the Sportage is its generous warranty coverage. It has the backing of a 5-years/60,000 basic warranty and a 10-years/100,000-miles powertrain warranty. The EcoSport has a 3-years/36,000-miles basic warranty and 5-years/60,000-miles powertrain warranty.
Feel free to get in touch with us at Briggs Kia for more information about the 2020 Kia Sportage!