Ford Expedition (2014) vs. Kia Forte (2011) Specs

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2014 Ford Expedition and 2011 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	Ford Expedition	Kia Forte
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.0 in	104.3 in	14.7 in
Length	206.5 in	170.9 in	35.6 in
Width	78.8 in	69.9 in	8.9 in
Height	77.2 in	57.5 in	19.7 in
Curb Weight	5578 lb.	2781 lb.	2797 lb.
Fuel Capacity	28.0 gal.	13.7 gal.	14.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.0 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	55.7 in	7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	60.2 in	53.0 in	7.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	43.3 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.4 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.7 in	54.7 in	9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.9 in	53.3 in	6.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	35.0 in	4.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.3 in	0.0 in	38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	51.9 in	0.0 in	51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.2 in	0.0 in	50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	37.7 in	0.0 in	37.7 in
Total Legroom	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	39.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.6 ft³	19.4 ft³	-0.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	55.0 ft³	19.4	35.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.3 ft³	0.0	108.3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Expedition

2014 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	0	The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review
2014	0	Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte

2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review
2011	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review

2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review
2010	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review

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