

Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Scion xB | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,249 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,760 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,590 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,400 kg | 2,014 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 85 L | -32 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,046 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,186 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 937 mm | 28 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 | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 614 L | 385 L | 229 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.7 | 1,243 L | 20.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,979 L | 2,370 L | -1 L |
2011 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room for the driver and passenger. Easy to slide and adjust both seats. see full Scion xB review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room, comfortable, great access to controls, good visibility all round. see full Scion xB review |
2009 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 |