Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 110.0 in | 20.5 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 190.7 in | 19.5 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.1 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 57.9 in | 14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4618 lb. | 3468 lb. | 1150 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.7 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 45.5 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.7 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.5 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 34.7 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 0.0 | 15.4 ft3 | -15.4 |
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 |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
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