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Ford Explorer (2012) vs. Kia Sorento (2018) Specs

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2018 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2012 2018  
Model Ford Explorer Kia Sorento  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1450
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 109.4 in 3.2 in
Length 197.1 in 187.4 in 9.7 in
Width 78.9 in 74.4 in 4.5 in
Height 70.4 in 66.3 in 4.1 in
Curb Weight 4731 lb. 4004 lb. 727 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 18.8 gal. -0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 39.5 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.3 in 59.1 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 56.7 in 0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.2 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.5 in 39.3 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 58.0 in 3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.7 in 56.4 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 39.4 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.8 in 36.3 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 50.8 in 52.8 in -2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 40.7 in 41.4 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 33.2 in 31.7 in 1.5 in
Total Legroom 113.6 in (over 3 rows) 112.3 in (over 3 rows) 1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 11.3 ft3 9.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.8 ft3 38.0 ft3 5.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 80.7 ft3 73.0 ft3 7.7 ft3

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