

Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Focus | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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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 | 104.3 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 171.6 in | 26.7 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 71.8 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 57.7 in | 12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4890 lb. | 3223 lb. | 1667 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 38.3 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 55.6 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.9 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.9 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 53.7 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 52.7 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 33.2 in | 6.3 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 38.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 23.8 | 20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 36.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.
2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |