Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Suzuki Grand Vitara | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 172 kW@6200 289 Nm@3500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 3,315 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,498 mm | 5,339 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,758 kg | 2,174 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 85 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 978 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,118 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 937 mm | 8 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 691 L | 0.0 | 691 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,951 L | 0.0 | 1 L |
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 |