

Model Year | 2021 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Edge | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6500 280 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 111.2 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 184.2 in | 14.6 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 76.0 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 67.0 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4727 lb. | 4473 lb. | 254 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.8 in | 58.9 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 54.8 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.7 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.3 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.9 in | 58.7 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.1 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 0.0 in | 40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.2 in | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.9 ft3 | 32.2 | 15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.8 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Ford Explorer.
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |