Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercury Milan | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 112.6 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 198.3 in | -8.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.9 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 70.0 in | -14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3453 lb. | 4633 lb. | -1180 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.4 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 61.5 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 57.3 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.6 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 61.0 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 56.8 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.5 in | -2.5 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 | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 43.9 ft3 | -28.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -65.9 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I needed to fit 3 child car seats in the back, which it does better than my VW Passat it replaced. see full Mercury Milan review |
2009 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
My head was squashed into the roof. Could not adjust seat to find a tolerable position. see full Mercury Milan review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I felt very constrained in all movements. see full Mercury Milan review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.