Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Land Rover LR3 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 315 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 113.6 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 190.9 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.4 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 74.1 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4531 lb. | 5426 lb. | -895 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 22.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.2 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 42.4 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 59.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 40.1 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 42.8 in | 10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 36.3 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 90.3 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
2007 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 | 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 |
2006 Land Rover LR3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 216-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The third row seating configuration is just ingenious. Adults can ride comfortably and the seats stow flat with little effort. see full Land Rover LR3 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Three rows of seats. Seven people can actually fit. Two child sets and an adult can fit in the second row. Two human beings can fit in the third. see full Land Rover LR3 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
I CAN FIT IN THE 3RD ROW see full Land Rover LR3 review |