

Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 98.0 in | 14.6 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 160.1 in | 37 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 67.8 in | 11.1 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 58.1 in | 12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4921 lb. | 2742 lb. | 2179 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 52.7 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 50.6 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.2 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 49.0 in | 12 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 49.2 in | 7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 31.2 in | 8.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 40.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.9 | 28.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 25.4 ft3 | 55.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Fiesta.