Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.3 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 185.8 in | 7.6 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 71.5 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 55.5 in | 17.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3281 lb. | 1159 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.9 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.8 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.7 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.4 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.2 in | 0.7 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) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 13.6 | 30.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |