Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Sportage | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.5 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 171.3 in | 27 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 70.9 in | 8 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 66.7 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4457 lb. | 3230 lb. | 1227 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 56.7 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.6 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.3 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 54.6 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.2 in | 2.3 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 23.6 | 20.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.
2009 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 |