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Honda CR-V (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Honda CR-V and 2009 Ford Explorer specs.

2011 Honda CR-V and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Honda CR-V

2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer

2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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