

Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 119.0 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 205.8 in | -12.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 78.7 in | -5 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 76.7 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 5607 lb. | -901 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 63.4 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 63.0 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 64.3 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 62.4 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.7 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 38.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 60.1 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 54.5 in | -9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 36.3 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 116.2 in (over 3 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 60.9 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 110.5 ft3 | -26.8 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |