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2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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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 | 109.8 in | 20.7 in |
| Length | 210.2 in | 191.1 in | 19.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 75.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 72.5 in | 68.1 in | 4.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4793 lb. | 4454 lb. | 339 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.9 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 59.6 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.4 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 13.8 ft3 | -13.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 0.0 | 42.3 ft3 | -42.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 83.7 ft3 | -83.7 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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