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2009 Ford Explorer and 2008 Ford Fusion Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| 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 | 113.7 in | 107.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 190.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.2 in | 15.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 3430 lb. | 1276 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 56.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.0 in | -0.1 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.8 | 28.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 67.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer
| 2009 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 2008 Ford Fusion
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 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 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 |
| 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 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 |
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