| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Volvo V70 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,814 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,006 mm | 4,823 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,862 mm | 1 mm |
| Height | 1,788 mm | 1,547 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,057 kg | 1,600 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,557 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 879 mm | -878 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) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 943 L | -348 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 33.3 | -32.3 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,285 L | 2,042 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.
| 2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |