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Dodge Durango (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Dodge Durango and 2009 Ford Explorer specs.

2011 Dodge Durango and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Dodge Durango Ford Explorer  
Engine 5.7L V8
OHV-2v
360 hp@5150
390 lb-ft@4250
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD w/low range 4WD w/low range  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.8 in 113.7 in 6.1 in
Length 199.8 in 193.4 in 6.4 in
Width 75.8 in 73.7 in 2.1 in
Height 70.9 in 72.8 in -1.9 in
Curb Weight 5330 lb. 4706 lb. 624 lb.
Fuel Capacity 24.6 gal. 22.5 gal. 2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 39.8 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 59.0 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.0 in 55.4 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.3 in 42.4 in -2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 38.7 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.3 in 58.9 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 55.5 in 0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.6 in 36.9 in 1.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.8 in 37.4 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 50.4 in 53.1 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.8 in 45.3 in -2.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.5 in 34.9 in -3.4 in
Total Legroom 110.4 in (over 3 rows) 114.2 in (over 3 rows) -3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.2 ft3 13.6 ft3 3.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.7 ft3 43.9 ft3 3.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.5 ft3 83.7 ft3 0.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Dodge Durango

2011 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer

2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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