Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 130.5 in | -31.1 in |
Length | 173.1 in | 210.2 in | -37.1 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 73.7 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 72.5 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2727 lb. | 4618 lb. | -1891 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -10.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 59.0 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 55.4 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 58.9 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 55.5 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.9 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.9 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |