Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Kia Rondo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 106.3 in | 12.7 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 179.0 in | 27.5 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 71.7 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 67.7 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 3333 lb. | 2245 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 12.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 0.0 in | 63.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 54.6 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 41.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 0.0 in | 63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 53.9 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 35.1 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.2 in | 40.3 in | 9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 31.3 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 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 |
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 |