Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr SUV, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.4 in | 112.6 in | -9.2 in |
Length | 167.0 in | 197.1 in | -30.1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 78.9 in | -12.2 in |
Height | 71.2 in | 70.4 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3694 lb. | 4578 lb. | -884 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 61.3 in | -10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.8 in | 57.3 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 40.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 61.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.7 in | 56.7 in | -14 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.8 in | -3.1 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 | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.5 | 43.8 ft3 | -14.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.