Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Fiesta | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 98.0 in | 15.7 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 160.1 in | 33.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 67.8 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 58.1 in | 14.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 2537 lb. | 1903 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 52.7 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 50.6 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 49.0 in | 9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 49.2 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 31.2 in | 5.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 40.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.9 | 29 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 25.4 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |