Kia Optima (2019) vs. Ford Explorer (2012) Specs

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2019 Kia Optima and 2012 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2019	2012
Model	Kia Optima	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	112.6 in	-2.2 in
Length	191.1 in	197.1 in	-6 in
Width	73.2 in	78.9 in	-5.7 in
Height	57.7 in	70.4 in	-12.7 in
Curb Weight	3558 lb.	4557 lb.	-999 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.6 gal.	-0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.6 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	61.3 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	57.3 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	40.6 in	4.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	40.5 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	61.0 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	56.7 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	39.8 in	-4.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.7 in	-40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	-32.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	21.0 ft³	-5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.9	43.8 ft³	-27.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	80.7 ft³	-64.8 ft³

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