Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Jeep Liberty | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v 157 kW@5200 319 Nm@4000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,430 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,819 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,826 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,815 kg | 2,135 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 85 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,069 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,204 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 937 mm | 8 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 | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 821 L | 385 L | 436 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.0 | 1,243 L | 28 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,954 L | 2,370 L | -1 L |
2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty review |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |