

Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Hummer H3 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 317 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 111.9 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 186.7 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 74.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 73.7 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4531 lb. | 4695 lb. | -164 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.4 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.9 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 53.5 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.5 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.0 in | 1.9 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 29.5 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 29.5 | 14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 55.7 ft3 | 28 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 |
2009 Hummer H3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.7L I5 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Seat seems to narrrow and the edges of the cushions rise up to high. Seat causes me right hip pain. see full Hummer H3 review |