Ford Explorer (2006) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer (2009) Specs

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2006 Ford Explorer and 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Specifications

Model Year	2006	2009
Model	Ford Explorer	Mitsubishi Lancer
Engine	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	103.7 in	10 in
Length	193.4 in	180.0 in	13.4 in
Width	73.7 in	69.4 in	4.3 in
Height	72.8 in	58.7 in	14.1 in
Curb Weight	4531 lb.	3480 lb.	1051 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	15.3 gal.	7.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	54.7 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	53.3 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.2 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	36.9 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	54.3 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.5 in	54.1 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	36.1 in	0.8 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)	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	35.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	11.6 ft³	2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	11.6	32.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	11.6 ft³	72.1 ft³

2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review

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