Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Jeep Wrangler | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5000 420 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 116.0 in | 3 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 184.4 in | 22.1 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 73.9 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 72.3 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5549 lb. | 4100 lb. | 1449 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 21.6 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 55.8 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 55.6 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.0 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 56.8 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 56.7 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.2 in | 0.0 in | 50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 39.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 46.4 ft3 | -27.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 46.4 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 82.0 ft3 | 26.3 ft3 |
2015 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |
2012 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
If you have a long-legged person in the front, the rear seat legroom can be a bit small. A major issue however is that there are no vents in the backseat for climate control. This is especially noticeable in the winter. In order to keep my daughter warm driving in the mountains in the winter, we have to keep the front unbearably hot in order to circulate enough heat to keep her barely warm enough. We typically have to keep a blanket in the back seat for anyone to use in the winter when temperatures fall into the 30s. Switching to summer, the back seat can stay somewhat cool if the vents are pointed towards the back. Depending on where one sits, the front seats can block some of the airflow and it can be uncomfortably warm at times especially if sitting on the side of the Jeep that the sun is hitting. In the hottest part of the summer, we usually have to run the A/C at 3/4 full blast and on recirculate to keep the back seat comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2012 | 2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Even tho there are rear seats, I would never ride in back, too small back there. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It has the ability to go back and forth but not tilt the base seat. Firm but not being able to adjust the angle (like electric 10 way) makes a difference for tall and full frame people. I will be looking to adjust angle asap. see full Jeep Wrangler review |