| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 130.5 in | -11.6 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 210.2 in | -5.2 in |
| Width | 78.4 in | 73.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 72.5 in | -2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5066 lb. | 4793 lb. | 273 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 59.0 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 58.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 55.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 24.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 68.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 116.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
| 2009 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 |