Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 110.0 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 190.7 in | 2.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.1 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 57.3 in | 15.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3223 lb. | 1217 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.2 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.7 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 45.5 in | -3.1 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 | 54.5 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 34.7 in | 2.2 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) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.4 | 28.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
2007 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 |
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 |
2013 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima.