

Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 113.7 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 184.2 in | 193.4 in | -9.2 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 73.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 72.8 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4234 lb. | 4706 lb. | -472 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 59.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.4 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.4 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.5 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.9 in | 2.7 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 | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.2 | 43.9 ft3 | -11.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -14.8 ft3 |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.