Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV, ext. | 4dr SUV, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 131.0 in | 129.0 in | 2 in |
Length | 221.3 in | 207.8 in | 13.5 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 74.7 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 77.7 in | 77.1 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5928 lb. | 4773 lb. | 1155 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 33.5 gal. | 25.0 gal. | 8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 58.5 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 56.0 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.9 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 58.5 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 58.1 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.0 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 38.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 67.1 in | 57.6 in | 9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 51.8 in | 49.2 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 31.2 in | 6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 111.1 in (over 3 rows) | 6.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 42.6 ft3 | 23.4 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 85.5 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 | 19 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 130.8 ft3 | 107.0 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Excellent Front Seats see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I am tall (6'6") and fit in the front seats and am able to drive it. That is rare and good. Comfort is high for a GM product. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The best front seats for cruising and around town comfort. Love the individual memory settings and adjustment range of the power controls. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Far too cramped getting in and out of the rear seating. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |