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Kia Optima (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2018) Specs

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2011 Kia Optima and 2018 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2011 2018  
Model Kia Optima Ford Explorer  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
204 kW@6000
365 Nm@1750
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
272 kW@5500
475 Nm@3500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,794 mm 2,860 mm 0 mm
Length 4,844 mm 5,037 mm -1 mm
Width 1,831 mm 2,004 mm -1 mm
Height 1,455 mm 1,778 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,535 kg 2,218 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 70 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,453 mm 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,389 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,156 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 1,031 mm 954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,415 mm 1,549 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,384 mm 1,443 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 881 mm 1,003 mm 880 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 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 436 L 595 L -159 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.4 1,243 L 14.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.4 2,313 L 13.4

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