| Model Year | 2020 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volvo XC40 | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 185 kW@5500 350 Nm@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6500 346 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,425 mm | 5,006 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,659 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,697 kg | 2,156 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 70 L | -16 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,031 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 1,029 mm | 992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 1,011 mm | 916 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 | 843 mm | -843 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 586 L | 595 L | -9 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.7 | 1,240 L | 19.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,337 L | 2,285 L | -1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volvo XC40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.