Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 175 kW@6200 320 Nm@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6500 346 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,814 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,823 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,862 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,547 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 2,022 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,052 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,031 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 1,003 mm | 878 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 943 L | 595 L | 348 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.3 | 1,243 L | 32.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,042 L | 2,313 L | 0 L |
2008 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats in the industry see full Volvo V70 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lumbar support see full Volvo V70 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It may seem strange to rate seat comfort so highly, but that's only if you have never driven in a Volvo. Amazing, ergonomic, adjustable, but those could describe many seats. What my wife would say (and I've read others express as well) is if you have back problems, get your Dr. to prescribe you a Volvo! They are that good. see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
no knee room see full Volvo V70 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is not much if the front seats are back see full Volvo V70 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
To give rear seats reasonable amount of room, you have to keep front seats forwards. see full Volvo V70 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Though not a big issue, the rear seats could be a bit wider for better 3-abreast seating (though most vehicles share this limitation). The greater need, however, is another few inches of legroom. It is adequate, but only that. Another 3 or 4 inches would make the rear seat amazing, but then again, that would come at the cost of rear cargo capacity ... no such thing as a "free lunch". see full Volvo V70 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.