Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.4 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 175.6 in | 17.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 69.7 in | 4 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 52.8 in | 20 in |
Curb Weight | 4531 lb. | 3094 lb. | 1437 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.8 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.3 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.8 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 54.9 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 48.1 in | 7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 32.2 in | 4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 39.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 7.6 | 36.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 76.1 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |