Volvo S60 (2008) vs. Ford Explorer (2008) Specs

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2008 Volvo S60 and 2008 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2008	2008
Model	Volvo S60	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.9 in	113.7 in	-6.8 in
Length	180.2 in	193.4 in	-13.2 in
Width	71.4 in	73.7 in	-2.3 in
Height	56.2 in	72.8 in	-16.6 in
Curb Weight	3393 lb.	4531 lb.	-1138 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	22.5 gal.	-4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	59.0 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.0 in	55.4 in	-6.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	42.4 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	38.7 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	58.9 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.2 in	55.5 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.3 in	36.9 in	-3.6 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	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-38.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.9 ft³	13.6 ft³	0.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.9	43.9 ft³	-30
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.9 ft³	83.7 ft³	-69.8 ft³

2008 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review

2008 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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