Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
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 | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 3,023 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 5,245 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 2,002 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,961 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,055 kg | 2,530 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 106 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,529 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,011 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 993 mm | -56 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 973 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 1,275 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 958 mm | -72 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,995 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 527 L | -142 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 1,557 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 3,067 L | -1 L |
2009 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 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |