Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 119.2 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 200.8 in | -3.7 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 76.0 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 74.3 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4578 lb. | 4754 lb. | -176 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 59.3 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.7 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 57.2 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 57.2 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 59.6 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 48.1 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 34.4 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | -24.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -21.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Dodge Durango.