Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Chrysler Aspen | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 376 hp@5600 401 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.2 in | 112.6 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 197.1 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 78.9 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 74.3 in | 70.4 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5059 lb. | 4921 lb. | 138 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 27.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 61.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.8 in | 57.3 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 61.0 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.8 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 39.2 in | 37.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 50.8 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.0 in | 40.7 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.5 in | 33.2 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.3 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 23.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 102.4 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 |
2009 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 6 footers see full Chrysler Aspen review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.