Ford Explorer (2023) vs. Pontiac Solstice (2009) Specs

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2023 Ford Explorer and 2009 Pontiac Solstice Specifications

Model Year	2023	2009
Model	Ford Explorer	Pontiac Solstice
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	10-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.1 in	95.1 in	24 in
Length	198.8 in	157.2 in	41.6 in
Width	78.9 in	71.3 in	7.6 in
Height	69.9 in	50.9 in	19 in
Curb Weight	4545 lb.	3046 lb.	1499 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.9 gal.	13.0 gal.	4.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	38.5 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.8 in	52.4 in	9.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.2 in	50.6 in	8.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.7 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	0.0 in	40.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.9 in	0.0 in	61.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	0.0 in	59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	0.0 in	39 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.9 in	0.0 in	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.9 in	0.0 in	40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.2 in	0.0 in	32.2 in
Total Legroom	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	42.7 in (over 1 rows)	70.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.2 ft³	5.6 ft³	12.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.9 ft³	5.6	42.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.8 ft³	5.6 ft³	82.2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Explorer.

2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD	No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review
2008	2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review

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