Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6000 362 Nm@4400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,896 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,879 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,915 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,811 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,023 kg | 2,135 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 85 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,529 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 983 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 937 mm | 13 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 965 mm | 950 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,415 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,140 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 836 mm | 886 mm | -50 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 351 L | 385 L | -34 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,396 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,764 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |