

Model Year | 2005 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5400 330 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.6 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 189.2 in | 197.1 in | -7.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 78.9 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 70.4 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 4921 lb. | -666 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 61.3 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 57.3 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 61.0 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.7 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.8 in | -5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 37.8 in | -4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 50.8 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 40.7 in | 7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.1 in | 33.2 in | -9.1 in |
Total Legroom | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -13.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.6 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.1 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
2005 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room in the backs seat, and actually decent 3rd row seating for the kids. Kills the cargo area though. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 people. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2004 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Front seat has all the space that I need, and it is comfortable. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2005 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
After a trip to TX from CO my back was hurting. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
the front seat is too close to the floor. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.