Ford Explorer (2017) vs. Mercury Mariner (2011) Specs

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2017 Ford Explorer and 2011 Mercury Mariner Specifications

Model Year	2017	2011
Model	Ford Explorer	Mercury Mariner
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	103.1 in	9.5 in
Length	198.3 in	175.2 in	23.1 in
Width	78.9 in	71.1 in	7.8 in
Height	70.0 in	67.7 in	2.3 in
Curb Weight	4890 lb.	3549 lb.	1341 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	16.5 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.4 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	56.6 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	53.4 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.6 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	39.2 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	55.9 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.8 in	49.1 in	7.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	35.6 in	3.9 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)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	36.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	29.2 ft³	-8.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	29.2	14.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	81.7 ft³	66.3 ft³	15.4 ft³

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2011 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner review

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