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

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Explorer and 2013 Kia Sportage specs.

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 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer

2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Sportage

2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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