

Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Honda Element | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 101.4 in | 11.2 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 169.9 in | 27.2 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 71.6 in | 7.3 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 70.4 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4578 lb. | 3433 lb. | 1145 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.3 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 57.1 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.0 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.0 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.0 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 52.2 in | 8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 47.6 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 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) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 25.1 | 18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Honda Element.