| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Hyundai Tucson | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.5 in | 9.1 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 170.3 in | 26.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.7 in | 8.2 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 66.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4752 lb. | 3548 lb. | 1204 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 56.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 52.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 51.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 22.7 | 21.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |