Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 267 lb-ft@4400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@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 |
2008 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 |