Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Jeep Wrangler | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
4.0L I6 OHV-2v 190 hp@4600 235 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr SUV, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 103.4 in | 10.3 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 167.0 in | 26.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 66.7 in | 7 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 71.2 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 3694 lb. | 1012 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 50.8 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 51.8 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.1 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 42.7 in | 12.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.7 in | 0.2 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) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 29.5 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 29.5 | 14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | 20.4 ft3 |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |