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Ford Explorer (2007) vs. Kia Forte (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Ford Explorer and 2012 Kia Forte specs.

2007 Ford Explorer and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2007 2012  
Model Ford Explorer Kia Forte  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.7 in 104.3 in 9.4 in
Length 193.4 in 170.9 in 22.5 in
Width 73.7 in 69.9 in 3.8 in
Height 72.8 in 57.5 in 15.3 in
Curb Weight 4440 lb. 2781 lb. 1659 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal. 13.7 gal. 8.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.0 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 55.7 in 3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 53.0 in 2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 43.3 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.7 in 38.4 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.9 in 54.7 in 4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.5 in 53.3 in 2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.9 in 35.0 in 1.9 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) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 35.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.6 ft3 19.4 ft3 -5.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.9 ft3 19.4 24.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 0.0 83.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Explorer

2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte

2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review
 
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