| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
| Model | Toyota 4Runner | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable 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 | 189.9 in | 197.1 in | -7.2 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 78.9 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 70.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4400 lb. | 4921 lb. | -521 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 5.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 61.3 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 61.0 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.7 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.9 in | 39.8 in | -6.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 34.3 in | 37.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.7 in | 50.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 40.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.3 in | 33.2 in | -3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -9.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.3 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.8 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
| 2010 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.