Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Chrysler Town & Country | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 121.2 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 202.5 in | -9.1 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 78.7 in | -5 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 67.9 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 4652 lb. | -212 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 63.7 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.4 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.7 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 64.1 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 65.0 in | -9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.5 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 37.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 62.0 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 48.7 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 32.7 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -39.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -60.1 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 |
2012 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, comfortable seat, good views out the windows. Easy reach to shifter, radio, heater, easy steering wheel control buttons. Quiet at highway speeds. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |