Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 130.5 in | -24.2 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 210.2 in | -31.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.7 in | -2 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 72.5 in | -4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 4618 lb. | -1175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.0 in | -59 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.4 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 38.5 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.5 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 36.9 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 0.0 in | 40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 31.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 31.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 74 ft3 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |