Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Sonic | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 99.4 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 159.0 in | 38.1 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 68.3 in | 10.6 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 59.7 in | 10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4578 lb. | 2720 lb. | 1858 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 12.2 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 53.4 in | 7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 51.4 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.8 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 53.0 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 51.6 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.6 in | 5.2 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) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 37.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 19.0 | 24.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | 33 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic.