| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Volvo XC70 | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5400 266 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,814 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,912 mm | 4,839 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,849 mm | 1,603 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,135 kg | 1,800 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 70 L | 15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 980 mm | 3 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 879 mm | 58 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 943 L | -558 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 33.3 | -32.3 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,042 L | 0 L |
| 2009 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 |
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