Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Avenger | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 112.6 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 197.1 in | -6.2 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 78.9 in | -7.1 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 70.4 in | -11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3568 lb. | 4578 lb. | -1010 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 61.3 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.3 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.5 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 61.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 56.7 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.8 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.4 | 43.8 ft3 | -30.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.4 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -67.3 ft3 |
2009 Dodge Avenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It fits three teenagers easily see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of interior space, seats are pretty comfortable. see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy rear seat both in terms of legroom, head and shoulder room. Easy to enter and exit, especially when you have a child in a car seat, plenty of room to work around. The split rear seat folds down for extra cargo room if needed. see full Dodge Avenger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.