Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6100 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 108.5 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 183.5 in | 9.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.4 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 65.4 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 3543 lb. | 1163 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.5 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.8 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.6 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.4 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 41.3 in | -4.4 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) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 31.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -26 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 39.6 | 4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 | 9.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sportage.