| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,006 mm | 4,831 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,834 mm | 1 mm |
| Height | 1,788 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,232 kg | 1,556 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 66 L | 4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,557 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 940 mm | -939 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,034 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 0 mm | 843 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 447 L | 148 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 15.8 | -14.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,285 L | 15.8 | -13.8 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.
| 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 |