

Model Year | 2018 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 109.5 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 186.6 in | 11.7 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 73.3 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 67.7 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4890 lb. | 4788 lb. | 102 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 59.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.6 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 58.5 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 60.6 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.5 in | 4 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 34.5 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.
2007 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |