Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Avenger | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 113.7 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 193.4 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 73.7 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 72.8 in | -13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3568 lb. | 4531 lb. | -963 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 59.0 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.4 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.9 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 55.5 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.9 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.4 | 43.9 ft3 | -30.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -70.3 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 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |