Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 112.3 in | 18.2 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 191.8 in | 18.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.3 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 57.1 in | 15.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4516 lb. | 3415 lb. | 1101 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.9 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.0 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 53.9 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.1 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.6 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 0.0 | 15.1 ft3 | -15.1 |
2009 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |