| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Model | Suzuki SX4 | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 112 kW@6200 190 Nm@3500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,135 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,755 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,605 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 2,055 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 85 L | -35 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 983 mm | -30 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 937 mm | -25 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 | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 385 L | 68 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 1,243 L | 15 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,467 L | 2,370 L | -1 L |
| 2010 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD |
Adults can sit back there without bending into a pretzel see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2010 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual 4WD |
Very little room for driver and passengers. Driver is almost touching windshield by a forehead. A small leg room too especially for driver and rear passengers. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
I will say the rear seat was fairly comfortable although my hair was brushing up against the ceiling. Impossible to put 4 people in this car comfortably. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
Space behind rear seats unacceptable. see full Suzuki SX4 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 |