Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Saturn ION | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6200 164 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.2 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 184.5 in | 12.6 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 67.2 in | 11.7 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.4 in | 13 in |
Curb Weight | 4557 lb. | 2752 lb. | 1805 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 53.7 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 49.5 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.0 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 52.8 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 48.6 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.3 in | 6.5 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) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 38.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.7 | 29.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 66 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of seat travel results in plenty of available leg room. Adjustable seat height results in plenty of available headroom. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front set has plenty of leg room. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
lots of leg room see full Saturn ION review |
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
minimal leg rom when front seat is back see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat bottoms are too short. Not enough leg room when the front seats are set back and not enough foot room. There is a metallic bar on the bottom of the front seats that take too much space in the foot wells for the back passengers. see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small seat that lacks padding even though the back support is very good. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no room in the back for tall people see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not passenger friendly but easy to access with the rear doors. see full Saturn ION review |