Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-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 | 5,110 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 | 2,157 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 |
2017 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | The SRT tweaks to the Durango include sport front bucket seats. These seats, with their large bolsters, will hold you in place through curves. Those who actually take the Durango SRT to the track will find that the seat's headrest leaves sufficient space for a helmet. But not everyone will find these seats comfortable. For me, the lumbar bulge felt too large even when minimized. In back, the Durango offers among the most comfortable second and third rows you'll find in any family hauler. It helps--a lot--that both rows are mounted higher off the floor than those in the average crossover. Among SUVs, only the Ford Expedition offers a more comfortable third-row seat. One weakness: the Durango can't hold three people in the second row as well as girthier competitors, and can't hold three people in the third row at all. Of course, opt for the second-row captain's chairs (as most buyers likely will) and the second-row seating will be limited to two people anyway. see full Dodge Durango review |
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