Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 103.9 in | 15.1 in |
Length | 205.8 in | 176.0 in | 29.8 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 71.3 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 76.7 in | 66.7 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 5352 lb. | 3505 lb. | 1847 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.4 in | 56.3 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 55.5 in | 7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.3 in | 54.9 in | 9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.4 in | 44.0 in | 18.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.2 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 0.0 in | 60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 116.2 in (over 3 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 37.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.7 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.9 ft3 | 24.4 | 36.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 110.5 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 41.6 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 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 |
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seat is very comfortable. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Roomy and comfortable for 2 adults, can hold 3 for shorter drives. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The Leather seats are way to hard for any trip over one-hundred miles! see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
I get a very sore ass during long road trips. Steering wheel is too thick and hard. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |