Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 112.6 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 197.1 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 78.9 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 70.4 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4534 lb. | -1007 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 61.3 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.3 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 61.0 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.7 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.8 in | -5.2 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 | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -37.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.3 | 43.8 ft3 | -10.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Explorer.