| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2006 Ford Explorer and 2015 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
|
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 109.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 191.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 75.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 68.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4531 lb. | 4454 lb. | 77 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 59.6 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.4 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 35.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 55.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 45.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 27.7 in | 7.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 3.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Explorer
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
| 2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.
