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Volvo XC90 (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volvo XC90 and 2008 Ford Explorer specs.

2011 Volvo XC90 and 2008 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Volvo XC90 Ford Explorer  
Engine 4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
232 kW@5850
441 Nm@3900
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
218 kW@5750
407 Nm@3950
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,888 mm 0 mm
Length 4,798 mm 4,912 mm 0 mm
Width 1,897 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,783 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,189 kg 2,135 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 85 L -5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,008 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,041 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 975 mm 983 mm -8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,458 mm 1,496 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,374 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 937 mm -58 mm
Headroom, Row 3 902 mm 950 mm -48 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,349 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,151 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 765 mm 886 mm -121 mm
Total Legroom 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 249 L 385 L -136 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,226 L 1,243 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,410 L 2,370 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo XC90

2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer

2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review
 
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