Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 130.5 in | -14.5 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 210.2 in | -25.8 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 73.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 72.3 in | 72.5 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4180 lb. | 4516 lb. | -336 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.6 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 59.0 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.4 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.4 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 38.5 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 58.9 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 55.5 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.9 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 46.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 82 ft3 |
2009 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is big enough that I can take three passengers in relative comfort, considering the type of vehicle that it is. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2009 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler 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 |