Model Year | 2016 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.3 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 182.7 in | 15.6 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 70.9 in | 8 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 56.5 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4457 lb. | 3012 lb. | 1445 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 38.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 56.1 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.0 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.5 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 55.3 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 51.1 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.7 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.3 | 28.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Forte.