| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 108.3 in | 22.2 in |
| Length | 210.2 in | 186.4 in | 23.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.7 in | 2 in |
| Height | 72.5 in | 59.3 in | 13.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4793 lb. | 3600 lb. | 1193 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.5 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 56.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 0.0 | 14.7 ft3 | -14.7 |
| 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 |
| 2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |