| Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
| Model | Dodge Challenger | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 6.1L V8 OHV-2v 425 hp@6000 420 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 415 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 119.1 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 197.7 in | 198.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 78.9 in | -3.2 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 69.9 in | -12.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4140 lb. | 4529 lb. | -389 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 61.8 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.2 in | -4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 40.5 in | -3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 61.9 in | -8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 59.1 in | -7.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 39.0 in | -6.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -38.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.2 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.2 | 47.9 ft3 | -31.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.2 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -71.6 ft3 |
| 2008 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Explorer.