Kia Sportage (2023) vs. Ford Explorer (2023) Specs

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2023 Kia Sportage and 2023 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2023	2023
Model	Kia Sportage	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 177 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 260 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	119.1 in	-10.6 in
Length	183.5 in	198.8 in	-15.3 in
Width	73.4 in	78.9 in	-5.5 in
Height	65.4 in	69.9 in	-4.5 in
Curb Weight	3713 lb.	5149 lb.	-1436 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.3 gal.	17.9 gal.	-3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.7 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	61.8 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	59.2 in	-4.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.3 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	40.5 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	61.9 in	-6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.4 in	59.1 in	-5.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.3 in	39.0 in	2.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.9 in	-40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.2 in	-32.2 in
Total Legroom	82.7 in (over 2 rows)	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	-30.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	39.6 ft³	18.2 ft³	21.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	39.6	47.9 ft³	-8.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.1 ft³	87.8 ft³	-13.7 ft³

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