Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,006 mm | 4,521 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,004 mm | 1,770 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,146 kg | 1,607 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,557 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 874 mm | -873 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,034 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 0 mm | 843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 776 L | -181 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 27.4 | -26.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,285 L | 1,781 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |