Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Niro | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
Electric 201 hp 188 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 107.1 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 174.0 in | 23.1 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 71.8 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 60.8 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4503 lb. | 3721 lb. | 782 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 56.2 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 45.4 in | 11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.5 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 55.4 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.0 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 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 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 22.8 | 21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Niro.