Jeep Grand Cherokee (2009) vs. Ford Explorer (2016) Specs

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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2016 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Ford Explorer
Engine	6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.5 in	112.6 in	-3.1 in
Length	186.6 in	198.3 in	-11.7 in
Width	73.3 in	78.9 in	-5.6 in
Height	67.7 in	70.0 in	-2.3 in
Curb Weight	4726 lb.	4890 lb.	-164 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.8 gal.	18.6 gal.	2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	41.4 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	61.5 in	-2.4 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	40.6 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	61.0 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	60.6 in	56.8 in	3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	39.5 in	-4 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	33.3 in	-33.3 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	-36.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.5 ft³	21.0 ft³	13.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.5	43.9 ft³	-9.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.4 ft³	81.7 ft³	-14.3 ft³

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

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