Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,735 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,425 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 64 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 965 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 960 mm | -23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 419 L | -34 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 14.8 | -12.8 L |
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 |
2007 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 |