Ford Explorer (2008) vs. Kia Sportage (2013) Specs

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2008 Ford Explorer and 2013 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Ford Explorer	Kia Sportage
Engine	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	103.9 in	9.8 in
Length	193.4 in	174.8 in	18.6 in
Width	73.7 in	73.0 in	0.7 in
Height	72.8 in	64.4 in	8.4 in
Curb Weight	4706 lb.	3466 lb.	1240 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.1 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	56.7 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	53.7 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.4 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	38.5 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	55.1 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.5 in	49.1 in	6.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.9 in	-1 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)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	34.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	26.1 ft³	-12.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	26.1	17.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	54.6 ft³	29.1 ft³

2008 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

2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV	Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review

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