Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 112.6 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 197.1 in | -1.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.9 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 70.4 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 4557 lb. | -787 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 61.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.3 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 40.6 in | 3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.5 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 61.0 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.7 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.8 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 43.8 ft3 | -28.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -65.2 ft3 |
2007 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.