| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Honda CR-V | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.1 in | 9.5 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 178.3 in | 18.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.6 in | 7.3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 64.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4534 lb. | 3305 lb. | 1229 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 58.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 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 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 34 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | -16.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 37.2 | 6.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Explorer.
| 2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review | |
| 2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |