Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Sedona | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 118.9 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 202.0 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 78.3 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 69.3 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 4387 lb. | 53 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 63.2 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.2 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 65.3 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 65.9 in | -10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.9 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 38.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 60.5 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 50.1 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 34.0 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -36.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -57.8 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |