

Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6500 346 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 5,006 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,375 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,029 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 1,011 mm | 911 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 595 L | 62 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 1,240 L | 22.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 2,285 L | -1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.