Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 130.5 in | -27 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 210.2 in | -38.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.7 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 72.5 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4793 lb. | -1266 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.0 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.4 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.9 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.5 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.9 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 23.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 66.6 ft3 |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |