

Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 112.6 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 184.2 in | 197.1 in | -12.9 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 78.9 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 70.4 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4056 lb. | 4578 lb. | -522 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 61.3 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.3 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.6 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 61.0 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 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 | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.2 | 43.8 ft3 | -11.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -11.8 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 2011 Ford Explorer.