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2008 Ford Expedition and 2007 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Expedition | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 107.1 in | 11.9 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 186.4 in | 20.1 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 71.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Height | 77.2 in | 58.3 in | 18.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 3142 lb. | 2436 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 11 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 57.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 54.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.7 in | -2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 56.3 in | 7.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 54.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 36.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 14.8 | 40.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 93.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Expedition
| 2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Optima
| 2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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