Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.9 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 180.2 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 71.4 in | 7.5 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 56.2 in | 14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4578 lb. | 3393 lb. | 1185 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 56.2 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 49.0 in | 8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.6 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.9 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 55.5 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 55.2 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.3 in | 6.5 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) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 13.9 | 29.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
2009 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |