Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 119.1 in | -15.9 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 198.8 in | -23.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.9 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 69.9 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3258 lb. | 4345 lb. | -1087 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 17.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 61.8 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 59.2 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 61.9 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 59.1 in | -10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.0 in | -3.4 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 | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -36.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.3 | 47.9 ft3 | -18.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -21.5 ft3 |
2006 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |
2006 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Rear seat room is limited, seats firm, but little side support see full Mercury Mariner review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
For long drives even with leather it can get uncomfortable. A little more support and padding would be good in the seat. see full Mercury Mariner review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Explorer.