Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,597 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,407 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 59 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 963 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 899 mm | 38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 436 L | -51 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 15.4 | -13.4 L |
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 |
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review |