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Ford Explorer (2008) vs. Kia Rio (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Explorer and 2017 Kia Rio specs.

2008 Ford Explorer and 2017 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2008 2017  
Model Ford Explorer Kia Rio  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.7 in 101.2 in 12.5 in
Length 193.4 in 159.4 in 34 in
Width 73.7 in 67.7 in 6 in
Height 72.8 in 57.3 in 15.5 in
Curb Weight 4440 lb. 2729 lb. 1711 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal. 11.4 gal. 11.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.0 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 53.1 in 5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 52.1 in 3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 43.8 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.7 in 37.6 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.9 in 52.1 in 6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.5 in 51.2 in 4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.9 in 31.1 in 5.8 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) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 39.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.6 ft3 15.0 ft3 -1.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.9 ft3 15.0 28.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 49.8 ft3 33.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer

2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Rio

2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review
 
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