| Model Year | 2022 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| 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 | 4345 lb. | 4056 lb. | 289 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 2022 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 |