Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 267 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 112.6 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 197.1 in | -5 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 78.9 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 71.3 in | 70.4 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4248 lb. | 4752 lb. | -504 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 61.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.3 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.5 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 61.0 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.8 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 50.8 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 40.7 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 33.2 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.