Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 130.5 in | -23.4 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 210.2 in | -23.8 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.7 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 72.5 in | -14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 4618 lb. | -1331 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.0 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.4 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.9 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.5 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.9 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.8 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |