Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | GMC Terrain | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,858 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,707 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,055 kg | 1,900 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 71 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 996 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,013 mm | 936 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) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 895 L | -510 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 31.6 | -30.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 1,809 L | 1 L |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2015 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is plentiful, and because rear seat can be slid forward and back, you can shift between needing more leg room and using more of the cargo area. We had traded in a 2015 Dodge Journey for the Terrain, because of safety concerns, but realized after we had it for awhile, the rear seat of the Journey was not able to go back far enough into the cargo area, and because of the bulky and high mounted head rests, you felt trapped. The Terrain does not have these issues and feels much more roomy and comfortable. The rear seats are supportive and not at all like some back seats that feel like they were an afterthought. see full GMC Terrain review |