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Ford Explorer (2012) vs. Kia Sportage (2011) Specs

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2011 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Ford Explorer Kia Sportage  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6000
269 lb-ft@1850
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,639 mm 0 mm
Length 5,006 mm 4,440 mm 1 mm
Width 2,004 mm 1,854 mm 1 mm
Height 1,788 mm 1,636 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,146 kg 1,572 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 55 L 15 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 993 mm -992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,557 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,364 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,029 mm 978 mm -977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,549 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 1,247 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 963 mm -962 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 739 L -144 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,240 L 26.1 -25.1 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,285 L 1,546 L 1 L

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