Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 119.1 in | -12 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 198.8 in | -12.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 78.9 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 69.9 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 4345 lb. | -1203 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 61.8 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 59.2 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.3 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.5 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 61.9 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 59.1 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 47.9 ft3 | -33.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -73 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 |
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