Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 106.9 in | 23.6 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 186.2 in | 24 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.6 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 66.1 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4793 lb. | 4090 lb. | 703 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.9 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.6 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.1 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.1 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.4 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 38.3 ft3 | -38.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 84.7 ft3 | -84.7 |
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 |
2008 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |