Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.7 in | -7 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 193.4 in | -13.6 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 73.7 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 72.8 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 4440 lb. | -328 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 59.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.4 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 58.9 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 55.5 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.9 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.4 | 43.9 ft3 | -12.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -17.3 ft3 |
2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |