Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Dodge Challenger | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 116.0 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 197.7 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.7 in | -2 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 57.0 in | 15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3719 lb. | 721 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.2 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.7 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 53.9 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 51.4 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 32.6 in | 4.3 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) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 39.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 16.2 | 27.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 67.5 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 |
2009 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |