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Ford Explorer (2009) vs. Honda Ridgeline (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Ford Explorer and 2012 Honda Ridgeline specs.

2009 Ford Explorer and 2012 Honda Ridgeline Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Ford Explorer Honda Ridgeline  
Engine 4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
247 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUT  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.7 in 122.0 in -8.3 in
Length 193.4 in 206.8 in -13.4 in
Width 73.7 in 76.3 in -2.6 in
Height 72.8 in 70.3 in 2.5 in
Curb Weight 4706 lb. 4503 lb. 203 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal. 22.0 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.7 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 63.2 in -4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 57.6 in -2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 40.8 in 1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.7 in 39.1 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.9 in 62.6 in -3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.5 in 57.2 in -1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.9 in 36.4 in 0.5 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) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 37 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.6 ft3 0.0 13.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.9 ft3 0.0 43.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 0.0 83.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer

2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Ridgeline

2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review
 
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