Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Niro | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 107.1 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 174.0 in | 19.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 71.8 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 60.8 in | 12 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3071 lb. | 1369 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 11.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.2 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 45.4 in | 10 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.5 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.4 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.0 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.8 in | -2.9 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) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 22.8 | 21.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | 20 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Niro.