Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 119.0 in | -11.9 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 206.5 in | -20.1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 78.8 in | -7.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 77.2 in | -18.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 5578 lb. | -2399 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -11 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 63.2 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 60.2 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.1 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.8 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 63.7 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 59.9 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 55.0 ft3 | -40.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -93.5 ft3 |
2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Ford Expedition.