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2011 Ford Explorer
MSRP $29,999 - $44,199
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2011 Chevrolet Traverse
MSRP $35,845 - $50,670
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas V6
Gas V6
Displacement
2.0L/122 3.5L/213
3.6L/220
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
237 hp @ 5500 rpm 290 hp @ 6500 rpm
281 hp @ 6300 rpm 288 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
250 ft-lb @ 1750-4000 rpm 255 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
266 ft-lb @ 3400 rpm 270 ft-lb @ 3400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission (REQ: 52T Trailer Tow Pkg)
Transmission, 6 speed, electronic automatic
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.9 - 12.5 L/100 km
12.7 - 13.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.0 - 8.8 L/100 km
8.4 - 8.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.0 - 12.5 L/100 km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.4 L
83.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
6 - 7
7 - 8
Front Head Room
1,052 mm
980 - 1,026 mm
Front Leg Room
1,115 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,557 mm
1,575 mm
Rear Head Room
1,029 mm
983 - 1,001 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,011 mm
935 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,549 mm
1,557 mm
Third Row Head Room
960 mm
960 - 968 mm
Third Row Leg Room
843 mm
843 mm
Third Row Shoulder Room
1290 mm
1463 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2285 L
3296 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1240 L
1948 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
595 L
691 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,860 mm
3,020 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
5,207 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,004 mm
1,991 mm
Height, Overall
1,788 mm
1,849 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
183 mm
Base Curb Weight
N/A
2,173 - 2,298 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/65R17 P255/50R20 P245/60R18
P255/65R18 P255/55R20 P245/70R17
Rear Tire Size
P245/65R17 P255/50R20 P245/60R18
P255/65R18 P255/55R20 P245/70R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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