Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mitsubishi Galant | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 230 hp@5250 250 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 108.3 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 191.0 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 72.4 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.9 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4557 lb. | 3737 lb. | 820 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 57.3 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.5 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.6 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.0 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.6 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.7 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.0 in | 2.8 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 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 13.3 | 30.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.