Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,135 kg | 2,189 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 80 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 975 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 879 mm | 58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 902 mm | 48 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 | 765 mm | 121 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 249 L | 136 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 1,226 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,410 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 |
2007 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |