Mercury Mariner (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2014) Specs

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2011 Mercury Mariner and 2014 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	Mercury Mariner	Ford Explorer
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,619 mm	2,860 mm	0 mm
Length	4,450 mm	5,006 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,806 mm	2,004 mm	-1 mm
Height	1,720 mm	1,788 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,610 kg	2,232 kg	-1 kg
Fuel Capacity	62 L	70 L	-8 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,026 mm	1,031 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,438 mm	1,557 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,356 mm	1,455 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,057 mm	1,031 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	996 mm	1,029 mm	995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,420 mm	1,549 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,247 mm	1,440 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	904 mm	1,011 mm	903 mm
Headroom, Row 3	0 mm	960 mm	-960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,290 mm	-1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,034 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	0 mm	843 mm	-843 mm
Total Legroom	1,961 mm (over 2 rows)	2,885 mm (over 3 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	827 L	595 L	232 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	29.2	1,240 L	28.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,877 L	2,285 L	-1 L

2011 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner review

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