| Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
| Model | Lincoln MKX | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 119.1 in | -7.9 in |
| Length | 186.5 in | 198.8 in | -12.3 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 78.9 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 67.2 in | 69.9 in | -2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4220 lb. | 4345 lb. | -125 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 61.8 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.2 in | -4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.8 in | 61.9 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 59.1 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.0 in | 0.3 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 | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.0 | 47.9 ft3 | -15.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.7 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
| 2008 Lincoln MKX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Very hard seats with the air conditioned seat option see full Lincoln MKX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Explorer.