Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 130.5 in | -26.8 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 210.2 in | -36.4 in |
Width | 69.2 in | 73.7 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 65.5 in | 72.5 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 3378 lb. | 4793 lb. | -1415 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -8.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.4 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 58.9 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 55.5 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.9 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 23 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 53.5 ft3 |
2016 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |