

Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Jeep Commander | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 305 hp@5000 334 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.5 in | 112.6 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 197.1 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 78.9 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 70.4 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4930 lb. | 4731 lb. | 199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 61.3 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.3 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 40.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 61.0 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 56.7 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 39.8 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 37.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 50.8 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 47.4 in | 40.7 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.9 in | 33.2 in | -4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -6.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.4 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.7 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Jeep Commander.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.