

Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 104.7 in | 9 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 183.5 in | 9.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.6 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 65.9 in | 6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3455 lb. | 985 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.3 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.6 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.4 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 48.9 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.2 in | -0.3 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) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -24.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 38.4 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 73.4 ft3 | 10.3 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 |
2018 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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