Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo S80 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 112.6 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 197.1 in | -6.2 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 78.9 in | -6.8 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 70.4 in | -13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3691 lb. | 4731 lb. | -1040 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.6 in | -1.7 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 | 42.2 in | 40.6 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.5 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 61.0 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 56.7 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.8 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 43.8 ft3 | -29.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -66.3 ft3 |
2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.