Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Saturn VUE | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.6 in | 6 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 180.1 in | 18.2 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 72.8 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 67.0 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 4457 lb. | 4076 lb. | 381 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 56.0 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 52.6 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 55.9 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 52.9 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.9 in | 2.6 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) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 26.5 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 26.5 | 17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 54.3 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.
2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |