Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.6 in | 0 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 188.9 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 74.7 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 70.2 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4578 lb. | 4544 lb. | 34 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 58.3 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.4 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.0 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.4 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 57.4 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 54.1 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.6 in | 5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 35.5 in | 2.3 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 | 30.1 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 7.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 43.3 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
2012 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |