Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Buick Lucerne | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 292 hp@6300 288 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 112.6 in | 3 in |
Length | 203.2 in | 197.1 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 78.9 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 70.4 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4013 lb. | 4578 lb. | -565 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 61.3 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.6 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 40.5 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 61.0 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.7 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 39.8 in | 1.6 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 | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -29.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 43.8 ft3 | -26.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -63.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Buick Lucerne.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.