Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Acura RL | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.2 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 195.8 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 72.7 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.2 in | 13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4752 lb. | 4083 lb. | 669 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 19.4 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 58.5 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.1 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.2 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.1 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 54.0 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.3 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 13.1 | 30.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Acura RL.