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Ford Explorer (2019) vs. Kia Optima (2018) Specs

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2019 Ford Explorer and 2018 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2019 2018  
Model Ford Explorer Kia Optima  
Engine turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1350
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 110.4 in 2.2 in
Length 198.3 in 191.1 in 7.2 in
Width 78.9 in 73.2 in 5.7 in
Height 70.0 in 57.7 in 12.3 in
Curb Weight 4890 lb. 3494 lb. 1396 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 18.5 gal. 0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.4 in 39.8 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.5 in 58.1 in 3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 56.0 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 45.5 in -4.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.6 in 37.8 in 2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 56.4 in 4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.8 in 56.0 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 35.6 in 3.9 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 33.3 in 0.0 in 33.3 in
Total Legroom 113.4 in (over 3 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 32.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 15.9 ft3 5.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.9 ft3 15.9 28 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 81.7 ft3 15.9 ft3 65.8 ft3

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