Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 113.7 in | -10.9 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 193.4 in | -22.1 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 73.7 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 72.8 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 4440 lb. | -1596 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 59.0 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 55.4 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.9 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.5 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.9 in | -1.5 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 | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -36 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.3 | 43.9 ft3 | -25.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -30.9 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |