| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 130.5 in | -25.4 in |
| Length | 186.2 in | 210.2 in | -24 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 73.7 in | -5.6 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 72.5 in | -16.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4516 lb. | -1266 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.0 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.4 in | -4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.5 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.9 in | -5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.5 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.9 in | -3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 11.4 ft3 |
| 2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy 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 |