| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
| Model | Volvo S80 | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 112.6 in | -2.7 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 198.3 in | -7.4 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 78.9 in | -6.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 70.0 in | -12.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3576 lb. | 4457 lb. | -881 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 61.5 in | -3.5 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 | 40.6 in | -3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 61.0 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 56.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.5 in | -3.6 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 | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 43.9 ft3 | -29.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -67.3 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 2018 Ford Explorer.