

Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 120.9 in | -7.2 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 204.3 in | -10.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 78.6 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 70.7 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 4572 lb. | 134 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.4 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 62.1 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.1 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.0 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 62.2 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.9 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.4 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 38.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 57.5 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 48.5 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 33.5 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 98.2 ft3 | -14.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.