Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6300 259 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 112.6 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 197.1 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 78.9 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 70.4 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4196 lb. | 4921 lb. | -725 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 40.6 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 61.3 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.3 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 40.5 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 61.0 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.7 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 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 | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.3 | 43.8 ft3 | -30.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.3 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -67.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Buick LaCrosse.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Explorer.