

Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 119.8 in | -7.2 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 199.8 in | -1.5 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 75.8 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 70.9 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4890 lb. | 5330 lb. | -440 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 58.5 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.0 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 58.3 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 56.0 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.6 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 50.4 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 42.8 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 31.5 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Explorer.
2011 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 |