| Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine |  4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950  | 
						turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000  | 
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 108.1 in | 5.6 in | 
| Length | 193.4 in | 191.3 in | 2.1 in | 
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.0 in | 0.7 in | 
| Height | 72.8 in | 66.1 in | 6.7 in | 
| Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 3915 lb. | 791 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.1 in | 0.9 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.8 in | -0.4 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.4 in | 1.5 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.5 in | -2.6 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) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 32.5 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 32.5 | 11.4 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 75.7 ft3 | 8 ft3 | 
| 2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range  | 
						the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review | 
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