Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,006 mm | 4,351 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,004 mm | 1,801 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,146 kg | 1,600 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 58 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,557 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,034 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 0 mm | 843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 668 L | -73 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 23.6 | -22.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,285 L | 1,886 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |