Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | BMW X6 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 115.5 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 192.1 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 78.1 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 66.5 in | 6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 4894 lb. | -188 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.0 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.0 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.9 in | 1 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) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 38.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 20.1 | 23.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 51.2 ft3 | 32.5 ft3 |
2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review |