Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 119.2 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 200.8 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 76.0 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 74.3 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4793 lb. | 4932 lb. | -139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.3 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.7 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.2 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.2 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.6 in | -59.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.4 in | -34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 20.1 ft3 | -20.1 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 0.0 | 68.4 ft3 | -68.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 102.4 ft3 | -102.4 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Dodge Durango.