Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-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 | 192.5 in | 0.9 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. | 4535 lb. | -4 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 |
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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |