Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.6 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 197.1 in | 3.6 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 78.9 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 60.1 in | 70.4 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 4752 lb. | -938 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 61.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.3 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 61.0 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.7 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 39.8 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 43.8 ft3 | -22.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -59.5 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 2011 Ford Explorer.