Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Focus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 104.3 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 171.6 in | 21.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 71.8 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 57.7 in | 15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 2920 lb. | 1520 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.6 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.9 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 53.7 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.7 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 33.2 in | 3.7 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) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 39.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 23.8 | 20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 38.9 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 |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |