Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Aveo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 97.6 in | 16.1 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 152.7 in | 40.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 65.7 in | 8 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 58.8 in | 14 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 2343 lb. | 2097 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 11.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.6 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 51.6 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 52.7 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.8 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 37.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 7.1 | 36.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 42.0 ft3 | 41.7 ft3 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2008 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
its just like a pickup seat lots of headroom and i am 6 foot 2 with a long torso see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2008 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My right knee hit the center console. It was impossible for me to find a comfortable driving position with my particular body type. see full Chevrolet Aveo review |