DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

1996 Ford Escort vs 1997 Kia Retona Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

VS
WINNER

Kia Retona

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points.

42.25–42.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

FordMakeKia
EscortModelRetona
1996Model year1997
SedanBody typeOff-road vehicle
5Seats5
4Doors3

Performance

16,0 s0–100 km/h20,5 s
163 km/hTop speed120 km/h
1753 ccEngine displacement1998 cc
70 HPPower87 HP
135 NmTorque200 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

DieselFuel typeDiesel
55 ltFuel tank60 lt
—Urban consumption11,5 lt
—Extra-urban consumption9,1 lt
6,5 ltAverage consumption—

Transmission & Chassis

Front-wheel driveDrivetrain4x4
5Gears5
175/70 R13Tyre size215/75 R15
YesABSYes

Dimensions

4293 mmLength4000 mm
1700 mmWidth1745 mm
1394 mmHeight1835 mm
1100 KgWeight1505 Kg
2525 mmWheelbase2360 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

1996 Ford Escort and 1997 Kia Retona approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.

Overall, Kia Retona leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.

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