Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 108.3 in | 22.2 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 184.0 in | 26.2 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 64.8 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4793 lb. | 3929 lb. | 864 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.2 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.0 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.8 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.8 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.0 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.4 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 29.9 ft3 | -29.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 58.6 ft3 | -58.6 |
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 |
2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review |