Model Year | 2008 | 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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 103.9 in | 26.6 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 180.9 in | 29.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.7 in | 3 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 66.4 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4793 lb. | 3624 lb. | 1169 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.0 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.9 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.0 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 56.5 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.0 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.0 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 34.4 ft3 | -34.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 74.7 ft3 | -74.7 |
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 |
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 |