Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 268 kW@5150 529 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 3,043 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 5,075 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,055 kg | 2,348 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 93 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,011 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 980 mm | -43 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 960 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 1,280 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 800 mm | 86 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,804 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 487 L | -102 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 1,351 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,393 L | 0 L |
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 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |