Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,991 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,055 kg | 2,298 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 83 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,001 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 935 mm | 2 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 960 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 843 mm | 43 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 691 L | -306 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 1,948 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 3,296 L | -1 L |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |