Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
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 | 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. | 3585 lb. | 1121 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 |
2009 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 2016 Kia Sportage.