Jeep Grand Cherokee (2009) vs. Ford Explorer (2020) Specs

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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2020 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2009	2020
Model	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Ford Explorer
Engine	6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 415 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.5 in	119.1 in	-9.6 in
Length	186.6 in	198.8 in	-12.2 in
Width	73.3 in	78.9 in	-5.6 in
Height	67.7 in	69.9 in	-2.2 in
Curb Weight	4726 lb.	4701 lb.	25 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.8 gal.	17.9 gal.	2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	40.7 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	61.8 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.6 in	59.2 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	42.3 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	40.5 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	61.9 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	60.6 in	59.1 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	39.0 in	-3.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.9 in	-40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.2 in	-32.2 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	-36.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.5 ft³	18.2 ft³	16.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.5	47.9 ft³	-13.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.4 ft³	87.8 ft³	-20.4 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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