Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Lancer | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 113.7 in | -10 in |
Length | 180.0 in | 193.4 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 73.7 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 72.8 in | -14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3480 lb. | 4706 lb. | -1226 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.0 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.7 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 58.9 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.5 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.9 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.6 | 43.9 ft3 | -32.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -72.1 ft3 |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.