Having a well-designed interior means putting comfort first. Since you'll be in control of the many miles ahead, it's essential to have a cabin you feel drawn to and confident in. Many elements go into making a great interior, and both models have the right idea.

The Kia Sportage and the Ford Escape each have similar available features to keep you comfortable and in command. Available 10-way power-adjustable seats, dual-zone climate control, and heated side mirrors all go a long way to ensure you have a better drive. Only the Kia Sportage offers available ventilated front seats and comes standard with rear AC vents as well, to give everyone on board cooling relief on hot drives, something you won’t find in the Escape.

A roomy interior is essential when you have riders in all five seats. The Kia Sportage extends further than the Ford Escape to give your passengers more space to stretch out. Passengers in the rear row, in particular, get some much-needed extra space, especially with additional legroom.

If you’re transporting lots of boxes and large gear, you can fold down the second row and have 74.1 cubic feet of volume to use in the Sportage. The Escape has a max cargo volume of 65.4 cubic feet, falling far short of the Kia Sportage and its added versatility.

Both vehicles come with their suite of driver-assistive technologies that make your time on the road safer. Kia Drive Wise and Ford Co-Pilot360® each come with an array of features that help keep an eye out for you wherever you go. Standard features you’ll find in both models include brand-specific versions of:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Emergency Automatic Braking

The Kia Sportage also comes standard with rear parking sensors, which make backing into the perfect space easier. The Escape offers a similar system, though it does not come standard.

Staying connected to your vehicle and your device is easy, thanks to smart infotainment systems. The Kia Sportage and the Ford Escape both come standard with support for your favorite apps, music streaming, and more with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. Seeing all this info displayed should feel just as futuristic, and only one model has that experience.

The available dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays turn the Kia Sportage into a virtual command center. The infotainment touchscreen with built-in navigation flows seamlessly into the digital instrument cluster for a crisp, high-resolution display of your essential info. The Ford Escape offers a similar amount of available digital real estate.

First impressions matter and turning heads with a bold paint job is a sure way to make the most of them. When your vehicle suits your tastes and flair, it becomes an extension of yourself. Simply put, you want your vehicle to have an exterior that's easy on the eyes and stands out as yours.

While the Escape has six different colors in the standard array, the Kia Sportage goes above and beyond to give you more choices and variety. With its massive selection of 14 different exterior color options, you’re sure to find a model that calls to you with striking curb appeal. Available paint finishes include:

• Sapphire Blue
• Dawning Red
• Gravity Gray
• Everlasting Silver
• Jungle Green
• And more!

Additionally, only the Kia Sportage offers two-tone color combinations, so you can express yourself in a way with the Sportage that the Escape cannot.

Your vehicle’s aesthetic appeal extends beyond the outside. You’ll be spending a lot of time behind the wheel, so having an interior that suits your tastes will have you looking forward to each drive. Having more options here provides additional possibilities when searching for your perfect ride.

The Escape offers Ebony and Gray interiors, with an option for accent stitching. If you have more specific tastes, the Kia Sportage is there to satisfy. It offers six different interior options, including available ultra-soft SynTex® upholstery. Choose from Sage Green, Carmine Red, Misty Gray, and more to build a model as unique as you are.