Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Audi A6 / S6 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 111.9 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 194.2 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 58.2 in | 14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 4167 lb. | 273 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.9 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -20.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 33.9 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2011 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
2011 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |