Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Buick Verano | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 105.7 in | 8 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 183.9 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 71.5 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 58.4 in | 14.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3300 lb. | 1140 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.1 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 52.9 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 51.9 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 34.7 in | 2.2 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) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 37.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.3 | 29.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 69.4 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 |
2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review |
2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review |