Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Equinox | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800 |
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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 | 112.5 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 187.8 in | 5.6 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.5 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 66.3 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 4083 lb. | 623 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.8 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.6 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.3 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 51.1 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.9 in | -3 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -17.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 31.5 | 12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | 20 ft3 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.