Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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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 | 5,037 mm | 4,440 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,004 mm | 1,854 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,778 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,218 kg | 1,572 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,562 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 | 1,031 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,443 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 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 | 846 mm | 0 mm | 846 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,880 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 | 1,243 L | 26.1 | -25.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,313 L | 1,546 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |