Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,023 mm | 2,629 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,245 mm | 4,351 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,002 mm | 1,801 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,961 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,530 kg | 1,600 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 106 L | 58 L | 48 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,529 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,618 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,521 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 945 mm | 48 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 0 mm | 973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,318 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,275 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 958 mm | 0 mm | 958 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,995 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 527 L | 668 L | -141 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,557 L | 23.6 | -22.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,067 L | 1,886 L | 2 L |
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 |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |