2026 Crossover Comparison
Kia Seltos vs Ford Escape
Kia Seltos
MSRP from $28,495 – $41,295
Ford Escape
MSRP from $33,499 – $44,349
MSRP by Trim
| Spec | Kia Seltos | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $28,495 | $33,499 |
| LX | $30,495 | $38,099 |
| EX | $33,495 | $40,599 |
| EX Premium | $36,795 | $42,849 |
| SX | $37,495 | $44,349 |
| X-Line | $39,295 | $41,599 |
| X-Line Limited | $41,295 | — |
Fuel Economy (Combined L/100km)
| Spec | Kia Seltos | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 7.6 L/100km | 8.0 L/100km |
| LX | 8.2 L/100km | 8.0 L/100km |
| EX | 8.2 L/100km | 8.0 L/100km |
| EX Premium | 8.2 L/100km | 8.0 L/100km |
| SX | 8.2 L/100km | 8.0 L/100km |
| X-Line | 8.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| X-Line Limited | 8.2 L/100km | — L/100km |
Specifications
| Spec | Kia Seltos | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 147 | 180 |
| Touchscreen (") | 12 | 13.2 |
| Cluster (") | 4 | 12.3 |
| Speakers | 6 | 10 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Seat Material | Cloth | Cloth/Leatherette |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cargo (L) | 786 | 1,062 |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 27.8 | 37.5 |
| Towing (lbs) | 0 | 3,499 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3,131 | 3,274 |
| Powertrain | Gas | Gas |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Features
| Spec | Kia Seltos | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| 360 Camera | Included | Included |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Included | Included |
| Ambient Lighting | Included | Not included |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | Included | Included |
| Automatic Headlights | Included | Not included |
| Backup Camera | Included | Included |
| Blind-Spot Detection | Included | Included |
| Blind-Spot Monitoring with Active Assist | Included | Not included |
| Digital Key | Included | Not included |
| Driver Seat Memory | Included | Not included |
| Engine Immobilizer | Included | Included |
| Forward Automatic Braking | Included | Included |
| Front Parking Sensors | Included | Included |
| Garage Door Opener | Not included | Included |
| Heads-up Display | Included | Included |
| Heated Front Seats | Included | Included |
| Heated Rear Seats | Included | Not included |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Included | Included |
| Highway/Traffic Jam Assist | Included | Not included |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | Included | Not included |
| Lane Assist | Included | Included |
| Leather-Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel | Included | Included |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Included | Included |
| Manual Liftgate | Included | Not included |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Included | Included |
| Power Driver Seat (10-way) | Not included | Included |
| Power Driver Seat (8-way) | Not included | Included |
| Power Liftgate | Included | Included |
| Power Lumbar Support | Included | Not included |
| Power Passenger Seat | Included | Not included |
| Power Passenger Seat (6-way) | Not included | Included |
| Premium Audio System | Included | Included |
| Push-Button Start | Included | Included |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Included | Not included |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Included | Not included |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking | Included | Not included |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Included | Included |
| Remote Start | Included | Included |
| Road Sign Assist | Included | Not included |
| Roof Rails | Included | Not included |
| Safe Exit Assist/Rear Seat Alert | Included | Not included |
| Side Parking Sensors | Included | Not included |
| Sunroof | Included | Not included |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring | Included | Included |
| Ventilated Front Seats | Included | Not included |
| Wireless Charger | Included | Included |
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