Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 99.4 in | 19.6 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 175.4 in | 31.1 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 66.7 in | 12.1 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 58.5 in | 18.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 3071 lb. | 2507 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 12.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 52.7 in | 10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 53.3 in | 6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.9 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.3 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 52.9 in | 10.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 51.7 in | 8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 33.7 in | 5.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.2 in | 0.0 in | 50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 41.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 27.9 | 27.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | 46.7 ft3 |
2014 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |