Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | BMW 2-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,437 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,497 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 52 L | 33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 927 mm | 56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 838 mm | 99 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 391 L | -6 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 13.8 | -12.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 13.8 | -11.8 L |
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 |
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |