| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Five Hundred | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 113.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Length | 200.7 in | 193.4 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 73.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 60.1 in | 72.8 in | -12.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 4706 lb. | -892 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.4 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 36.9 in | 5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -31.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 43.9 ft3 | -22.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -62.5 ft3 |
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.