Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota Venza | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 109.3 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 189.0 in | 4.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.0 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 63.4 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 4045 lb. | 661 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 60.0 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.0 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.2 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 59.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.1 in | -2.2 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 34.4 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2012 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |