Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,315 mm | 2,639 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,339 mm | 4,595 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,842 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,095 kg | 1,644 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 60 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,011 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 965 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 974 L | -974 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 2,115 L | -2 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |