| Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Mazda CX-3 | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6000 146 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 101.2 in | 12.5 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 168.3 in | 25.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 60.7 in | 12.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 2952 lb. | 1754 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 9.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 50.4 in | 8.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 49.0 in | 6.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.0 in | 1.9 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) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 37.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 12.4 | 31.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 | 39.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mazda CX-3.