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Ford Explorer (2016) vs. Kia Sorento (2009) Specs

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2016 Ford Explorer and 2009 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2016 2009  
Model Ford Explorer Kia Sorento  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
3.8L V6
DOHC-4v
262 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 106.7 in 5.9 in
Length 198.3 in 180.7 in 17.6 in
Width 78.9 in 73.3 in 5.6 in
Height 70.0 in 68.1 in 1.9 in
Curb Weight 4457 lb. 4098 lb. 359 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 21.1 gal. -2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.4 in 39.7 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.5 in 58.9 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 55.3 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 42.6 in -2 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.6 in 39.5 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 58.4 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.8 in 58.0 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 36.1 in 3.4 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) 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 34.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 31.7 ft3 -10.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.9 ft3 31.7 12.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 81.7 ft3 66.4 ft3 15.3 ft3

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