Lincoln MKT (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2009) Specs

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2011 Lincoln MKT and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Lincoln MKT	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	117.9 in	113.7 in	4.2 in
Length	207.6 in	193.4 in	14.2 in
Width	76.0 in	73.7 in	2.3 in
Height	67.4 in	72.8 in	-5.4 in
Curb Weight	4924 lb.	4706 lb.	218 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	22.5 gal.	-3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.8 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.6 in	59.0 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.7 in	55.4 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.4 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.7 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.1 in	58.9 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	55.5 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.8 in	36.9 in	4.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	33.5 in	37.4 in	-3.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	49.1 in	53.1 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.6 in	45.3 in	-4.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.0 in	34.9 in	-1.9 in
Total Legroom	116.1 in (over 3 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.9 ft³	13.6 ft³	4.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	39.6 ft³	43.9 ft³	-4.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	75.9 ft³	83.7 ft³	-7.8 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Lincoln MKT.

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

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