Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 118.9 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 205.0 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 78.4 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 70.4 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 5066 lb. | -360 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 62.0 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.1 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 61.3 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.8 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.8 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 37.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 57.6 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 48.3 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 33.2 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 68.8 ft3 | -24.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -32.7 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2011 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 |