Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.6 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 198.3 in | -8.4 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 78.9 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 70.0 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4400 lb. | 4457 lb. | -57 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 61.5 in | -3.7 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 | 40.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 61.0 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.8 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.9 in | 39.5 in | -6.6 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 | 33.3 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -9.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.3 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.8 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
2011 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 2017 Ford Explorer.