Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Buick LaCrosse | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.5 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 198.1 in | -1 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 73.0 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.4 in | 13 in |
Curb Weight | 4578 lb. | 3495 lb. | 1083 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 57.2 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.3 in | -1.7 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 | 54.6 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 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) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 16.0 | 27.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 64.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
2008 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |