

Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.9 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 202.9 in | -4.6 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 76.2 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 60.7 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4890 lb. | 4343 lb. | 547 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.0 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 57.9 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.9 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 55.8 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.1 in | 1.4 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) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 33.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 20.1 | 23.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Taurus.