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2008 Ford Explorer and 2009 Ford Fusion Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,912 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,849 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,135 kg | 1,556 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 66 L | 19 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 960 mm | 23 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 940 mm | -3 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 447 L | -62 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 15.8 | -14.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 15.8 | -13.8 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer
| 2008 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Fusion
| 2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
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