Ford Explorer (2007) vs. Kia Sorento (2017) Specs

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2007 Ford Explorer and 2017 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year	2007	2017
Model	Ford Explorer	Kia Sorento
Engine	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	109.4 in	4.3 in
Length	193.4 in	187.4 in	6 in
Width	73.7 in	74.4 in	-0.7 in
Height	72.8 in	66.3 in	6.5 in
Curb Weight	4531 lb.	4004 lb.	527 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	18.8 gal.	3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.5 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	59.1 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	56.7 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.2 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	39.3 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	58.0 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.5 in	56.4 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.4 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.4 in	36.3 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.1 in	52.8 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.3 in	41.4 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.9 in	31.7 in	3.2 in
Total Legroom	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	112.3 in (over 3 rows)	1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	11.3 ft³	2.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	38.0 ft³	5.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	73.0 ft³	10.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Explorer

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Sorento

2017 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in two lengths, a two-row 184.6-inch "Sport" and a three-row 193.1-inch regular version. Though the 2011-2015 Sorento had an optional third-row seat, it was about the same length as the Santa Fe Sport. Perhaps to better fit that third-row seat and differentiate itself from the two Hyundai variants, the 2016 Sorento is three inches longer than the 2015, for a total of 187.4. Kia has done a good job packaging the new SUV. Though the Toyota Highlander and (2009-2015) Honda Pilot are considerably longer, their rear seats have no more rear legroom than the new Sorento's. At 5-9, I can just barely fit in any of them. Passengers will have more room to stretch their legs in the Santa Fe, though third-row headroom is similarly limited to people of at most my height. If you need an adult-friendly third-row, you really need a minivan. Kia offers an especially stylish one. Like the Santa Fe, the Sorento falls between others' compact and midsize SUVs in width. There might not be more rear legroom in a Highlander or Pilot, but there's enough additional shoulder room to include a third seating position in the third row. If you need an eight-passenger vehicle, both the Sorento and the Santa Fe are out of contention. At least all trim levels of the Sorento can seat seven people. The Santa Fe Limited can only fit six. In both the Kia and the Hyundai the second-row seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor, not a given among midsize crossovers. The third-row seat is mounted low to the floor, forcing a knees-high seating position, but this is pretty much a given in the class. see full Kia Sorento review

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