Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Outlander | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 113.7 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 193.4 in | -14.4 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 73.7 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 72.8 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3241 lb. | 4440 lb. | -1199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.7 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.0 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 55.4 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 58.9 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.8 in | 55.5 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.9 in | -1.4 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 | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 13.6 ft3 | -13.6 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 0.0 | 43.9 ft3 | -43.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.3 | 83.7 ft3 | -23.4 |
2006 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
nice support for tall person and confy seating see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD |
was more comdfortable, easier entry and exiting, more shoulder hip and head room than most othersreguardless of what other manufacturers specs stated. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD |
more leg and shoulder room than most. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Adjustable, reclinable rear seat is very roomy and comfortable. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |