

Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Scion tC | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.6 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 197.1 in | -23.1 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 78.9 in | -9.8 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 70.4 in | -14.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2970 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1533 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.6 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 61.3 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.3 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 40.5 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 61.0 in | -11 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 56.7 in | -9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 39.8 in | -6.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -38.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.8 | 43.8 ft3 | -31 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -45.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Scion tC.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.