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Kia Optima (2008) vs. Ford Explorer (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Optima and 2018 Ford Explorer specs.

2008 Kia Optima and 2018 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2008 2018  
Model Kia Optima Ford Explorer  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,720 mm 2,860 mm 0 mm
Length 4,735 mm 5,037 mm -1 mm
Width 1,806 mm 2,004 mm -1 mm
Height 1,481 mm 1,778 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,425 kg 2,022 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 70 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,450 mm 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,110 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 1,031 mm 964 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,549 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 1,443 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 960 mm 1,003 mm 959 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 846 mm -846 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 419 L 595 L -176 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 14.8 1,243 L 13.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.8 2,313 L 12.8

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima

2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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