

Model Year | 2020 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 415 lb-ft@3500 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 109.5 in | 9.6 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 186.6 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 73.3 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 67.7 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4701 lb. | 4788 lb. | -87 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.8 in | 59.1 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 57.6 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.3 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.9 in | 58.5 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 60.6 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.5 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 0.0 in | 40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.2 in | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.9 ft3 | 34.5 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.8 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | 20.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 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 |