

Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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 | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 107.4 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 190.2 in | 8.1 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 72.2 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 57.2 in | 12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4457 lb. | 3280 lb. | 1177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 38.7 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 57.4 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.0 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.3 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.5 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 53.6 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.0 in | 2.5 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.8 | 28.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |