Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 3,315 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,090 mm | 5,339 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,852 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,612 kg | 2,048 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 85 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 978 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 937 mm | 18 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 527 L | 0.0 | 527 L |
2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo 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 |