Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.3 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 185.8 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 71.5 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 55.5 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4534 lb. | 3281 lb. | 1253 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 56.9 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.8 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.3 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.6 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 55.7 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 54.4 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.2 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 13.6 | 30.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.
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 |