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2009 Ford Explorer and 2008 Toyota Avalon Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 111.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 197.2 in | -3.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.5 in | 14.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3495 lb. | 945 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 58.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.2 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.9 in | -4 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) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 32 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.4 | 29.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 69.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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