

Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Ford Explorer | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.5 in | 112.6 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 186.6 in | 197.1 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 78.9 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 70.4 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4254 lb. | 4557 lb. | -303 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.8 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 61.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 57.3 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 61.0 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 56.7 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 39.8 in | -4.3 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 | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.5 | 43.8 ft3 | -9.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.4 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable driving. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very little leg room for an adult. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.