Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,462 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 70 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 955 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 881 mm | 56 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) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 436 L | -51 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 15.4 | -13.4 L |
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 |
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