Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Dart | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@6250 171 lb-ft@4800 |
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 | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 3,315 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,671 mm | 5,339 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,829 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,519 kg | 2,095 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 85 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,011 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 978 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 897 mm | 937 mm | -40 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 371 L | 0.0 | 371 L |
2013 Dodge Dart Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Dart's generous size pays few dividends in its back seat, where legroom, though a bit more abundant than in the Focus, is in shorter supply than inside some other smaller, lighter competitors. The average adult will fit behind the average adult with a little room to spare. The seat itself isn't quite as comfortable as the higher, larger, better-shaped cushion in the Focus. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 Dodge Dart Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Seats are comfortable for long periods even in the base Aero. Various models have different headrest designs, some better and worse. Nice ergonomics, generally. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very large backseat for class. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
There is plenty enough room for me. My 6'5" friend is comfortable sitting in my Dart and says there is more leg and head room than his Corvette. I'd say this is a big plus for perspective buyers. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats in the Rallye package. see full Dodge Dart review |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |