Ford Explorer (2018) vs. Kia Sportage (2018) Specs

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2018 Ford Explorer and 2018 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2018	2018
Model	Ford Explorer	Kia Sportage
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	105.1 in	7.5 in
Length	198.3 in	176.4 in	21.9 in
Width	78.9 in	73.0 in	5.9 in
Height	70.0 in	64.8 in	5.2 in
Curb Weight	4633 lb.	3765 lb.	868 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	16.4 gal.	2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	39.3 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	57.1 in	4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	54.3 in	3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.5 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	39.1 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	55.1 in	5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.8 in	51.2 in	5.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	38.2 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.7 in	0.0 in	40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.3 in	0.0 in	33.3 in
Total Legroom	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	30.7 ft³	-9.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	30.7	13.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	81.7 ft³	60.1 ft³	21.6 ft³

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