Kia Forte (2016) vs. Ford Explorer (2009) Specs

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2016 Kia Forte and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2016	2009
Model	Kia Forte	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	113.7 in	-7.4 in
Length	171.3 in	193.4 in	-22.1 in
Width	70.1 in	73.7 in	-3.6 in
Height	57.1 in	72.8 in	-15.7 in
Curb Weight	3122 lb.	4531 lb.	-1409 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	22.5 gal.	-9.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.8 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	59.0 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	55.4 in	-2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	38.7 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	58.9 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	55.5 in	-2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	36.9 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.4 in	-37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.3 in	-45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.9 in	-34.9 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-36.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.2 ft³	13.6 ft³	9.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.2	43.9 ft³	-20.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.4 ft³	83.7 ft³	-27.3 ft³

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2009 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

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