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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,135 kg | 1,572 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 55 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 978 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 963 mm | -26 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 739 L | -354 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 26.1 | -25.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 1,546 L | 1 L |
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 |