Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Honda Accord | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 109.3 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 192.5 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.8 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 57.7 in | 15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3170 lb. | 1270 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.6 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.6 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.5 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 56.5 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.5 in | -1.6 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) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 33.2 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 |
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 |
2016 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord review |