Volvo S40 (2009) vs. Ford Explorer (2009) Specs

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2009 Volvo S40 and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2009	2009
Model	Volvo S40	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	113.7 in	-9.8 in
Length	176.2 in	193.4 in	-17.2 in
Width	69.7 in	73.7 in	-4 in
Height	57.2 in	72.8 in	-15.6 in
Curb Weight	3495 lb.	4706 lb.	-1211 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	22.5 gal.	-6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.8 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	59.0 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.4 in	-1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	42.4 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	38.7 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	58.9 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	55.5 in	-4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	36.9 in	-2.5 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	76 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-38.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.6 ft³	13.6 ft³	-1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.6	43.9 ft³	-31.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.6 ft³	83.7 ft³	-71.1 ft³

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2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review

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