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Ford Explorer (2018) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2017) Specs

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2018 Ford Explorer and 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications

Model Year 2018 2017  
Model Ford Explorer Jeep Grand Cherokee  
Engine turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
6.4L V8
OHV-2v
470 hp@6000
465 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 114.8 in -2.2 in
Length 198.3 in 189.8 in 8.5 in
Width 78.9 in 76.5 in 2.4 in
Height 70.0 in 69.3 in 0.7 in
Curb Weight 4890 lb. 5104 lb. -214 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 24.6 gal. -6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.4 in 39.9 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.5 in 58.7 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 57.0 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.3 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.6 in 39.2 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 58.0 in 3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.8 in 56.2 in 0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 38.6 in 0.9 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) 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 34.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 36.3 ft3 -15.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.9 ft3 36.3 7.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 81.7 ft3 68.3 ft3 13.4 ft3

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