Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 112.6 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 197.1 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 78.9 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 70.4 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 5066 lb. | 4752 lb. | 314 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 61.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.3 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 61.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 56.7 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.8 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 50.8 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 40.7 in | 7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 33.2 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 25 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.