| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 112.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 197.1 in | -5.3 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 78.9 in | -4.2 in |
| Height | 72.5 in | 70.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4417 lb. | 4578 lb. | -161 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 61.3 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.3 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.5 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 61.0 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 56.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.8 in | -2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.7 | 43.8 ft3 | -0.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.1 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
| 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Excellent Front Seats see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I am tall (6'6") and fit in the front seats and am able to drive it. That is rare and good. Comfort is high for a GM product. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
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