| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 105.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 174.6 in | 22.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 72.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 49.0 in | 21.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4534 lb. | 3179 lb. | 1355 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 55.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.6 in | 3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.1 in | -2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 0.0 in | 40.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 0.0 in | 61 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 70.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 22.0 | 21.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Comfortable, reasonably supportive seats for any reasonable street driving. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Front seats are designed for fat people. They need to redesign them to be more snug feel. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |