| Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Subaru WRX | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 105.2 in | 8.5 in | 
| Length | 193.4 in | 182.8 in | 10.6 in | 
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.9 in | 1.8 in | 
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.8 in | 15 in | 
| Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3297 lb. | 1143 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 5.9 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.7 in | 2.3 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.1 in | 1.3 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.1 in | -0.7 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.7 in | 2 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.6 in | 3.3 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 49.3 in | 6.2 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.5 in | 0.4 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) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 34.6 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 12.5 | 31.4 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 71.2 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 2023 Subaru WRX.