Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 134 kW@6800 218 Nm@4400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,554 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,819 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,588 kg | 2,135 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 85 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 983 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 937 mm | 41 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,011 L | 385 L | -384 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.7 | 1,243 L | 34.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,064 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
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 |