| Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.