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2009 Ford Explorer and 2014 Dodge Durango Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| 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@6350 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 119.8 in | -6.1 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 201.2 in | -7.8 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. | 4913 lb. | -207 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Dodge Durango
| 2014 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Dodge Durango
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