Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Subaru Tribeca | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 108.2 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 191.5 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.9 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 66.4 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4531 lb. | 4140 lb. | 391 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.1 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.0 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.6 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 34.3 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 36.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 51.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 43.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 30.9 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | 6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 74.4 ft3 | 9.3 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 |
2011 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
enough leg room see full Subaru Tribeca review |