

Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Land Rover LR3 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 315 lb-ft@4000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 113.7 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 193.4 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 73.7 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 74.1 in | 72.8 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5426 lb. | 4706 lb. | 720 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 59.0 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.4 in | 38.7 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 58.9 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.1 in | 37.4 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 53.1 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 34.9 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.5 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 90.3 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
2006 Land Rover LR3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 216-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The third row seating configuration is just ingenious. Adults can ride comfortably and the seats stow flat with little effort. see full Land Rover LR3 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Three rows of seats. Seven people can actually fit. Two child sets and an adult can fit in the second row. Two human beings can fit in the third. see full Land Rover LR3 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
I CAN FIT IN THE 3RD ROW see full Land Rover LR3 review |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |