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2009 Ford Explorer and 2012 Dodge Durango Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Dodge Durango | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 119.8 in | -6.1 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 199.8 in | -6.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 75.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 70.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 5330 lb. | -624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.0 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 58.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 37.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 50.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 42.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 31.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer
| 2009 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Durango
| 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 |
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