Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 465 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 114.8 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 189.8 in | 8.5 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 76.5 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 69.3 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4890 lb. | 5104 lb. | -214 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 58.7 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.0 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 58.0 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 56.2 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.6 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 34.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 36.3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.