Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 109.5 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 186.6 in | 6.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.3 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 67.7 in | 5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 4254 lb. | 186 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 20.8 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.1 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.6 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 58.5 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 60.6 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.5 in | 1.4 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 | 34.5 ft3 | -20.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 34.5 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | 16.3 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |