Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
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 | 203.7 in | 210.2 in | -6.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 72.5 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4844 lb. | 4793 lb. | 51 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 | 61.5 in | 59.0 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.4 in | 2.6 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 | 61.0 in | 58.9 in | 2.1 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 | 70.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 70.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 116.3 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse 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 |