Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Subaru BRZ | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 101.2 in | 12.5 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 166.7 in | 26.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 69.9 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 50.6 in | 22.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4531 lb. | 2809 lb. | 1722 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.5 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 35.0 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 51.7 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 45.3 in | 10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 29.9 in | 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) | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 42.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 6.9 | 37 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 76.8 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |