| Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5600 270 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 105.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 183.9 in | 14.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 70.9 in | -0.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4633 lb. | 4290 lb. | 343 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 58.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 40.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 53.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 51.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 31.3 in | 8.2 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) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 40.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 27.9 | 16 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Explorer.
| 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |