Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 119.0 in | -16.2 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 206.5 in | -35.2 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 78.8 in | -10.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 77.2 in | -19.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 5578 lb. | -2734 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -13.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 63.2 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 60.2 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.1 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 63.7 in | -9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 59.9 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 39.1 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -39.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.3 | 55.0 ft3 | -36.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -55.5 ft3 |
2008 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |