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Ford Explorer (2011) vs. Kia Optima (2020) Specs

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2011 Ford Explorer and 2020 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2011 2020  
Model Ford Explorer Kia Optima  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1350
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,804 mm 0 mm
Length 5,006 mm 4,854 mm 1 mm
Width 2,004 mm 1,859 mm 1 mm
Height 1,788 mm 1,466 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,077 kg 1,614 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 70 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,557 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,156 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,029 mm 960 mm -959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,549 mm 1,433 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 904 mm -903 mm
Headroom, Row 3 960 mm 0 mm 960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,290 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,034 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 843 mm 0 mm 843 mm
Total Legroom 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 595 L 450 L 145 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,240 L 15.9 -14.9 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,285 L 15.9 -13.9 L

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