Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Amanti | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 110.2 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 196.0 in | -2.6 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.8 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 58.5 in | 14.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3770 lb. | 670 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 | 58.1 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.2 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.5 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.6 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.5 | 28.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 68.2 ft3 |
2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2009 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |