Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 119.2 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 200.8 in | -7.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 76.0 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 74.3 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4531 lb. | 4848 lb. | -317 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.3 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.7 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.2 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.2 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 39.2 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 59.6 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 48.1 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 34.4 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | -24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -18.7 ft3 |
2007 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 |
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 |
2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |