Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | BMW X6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 115.5 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 192.1 in | 5 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 78.1 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 66.5 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4921 lb. | 5269 lb. | -348 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 59.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.2 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 57.0 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.9 in | 3.9 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) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 20.1 | 23.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 51.2 ft3 | 29.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.
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 |