

Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Scion tC | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 134 kW@6000 235 Nm@4100 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,420 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,411 kg | 2,055 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 85 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 1,011 mm | 957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,336 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 983 mm | -58 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,232 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 937 mm | -58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 385 L | 31 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 1,243 L | 13.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 977 L | 2,370 L | 975 L |
2012 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
A fastback car with actual usable back seats! Coupes tend to have cramped back setas, but in this case it is very comfortable sitting in the back for extended periods of time. see full Scion tC review |
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 |