

Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,824 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,679 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,930 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,702 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,921 kg | 2,218 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 70 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,496 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,031 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 912 L | 595 L | 317 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.2 | 1,243 L | 31.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,951 L | 2,313 L | -1 L |
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 2017 Ford Explorer.