| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota Solara | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5600 220 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 107.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 192.5 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.5 in | 7.4 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 56.1 in | 14.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4578 lb. | 3440 lb. | 1138 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 56.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 36.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 53.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 50.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.4 in | 4.4 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 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 13.8 | 30 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Toyota Solara.