Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 112.6 in | -14.2 in |
Length | 158.1 in | 197.1 in | -39 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 78.9 in | -12.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 70.4 in | -12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2438 lb. | 4578 lb. | -2140 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 61.3 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 57.3 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.5 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 61.0 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 56.7 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 39.8 in | -5.5 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 | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 43.8 ft3 | -28 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -31.1 ft3 |
2008 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.