Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Suzuki SX4 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 150 hp@6200 140 lb-ft@3500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 113.7 in | -15.3 in |
Length | 162.8 in | 193.4 in | -30.6 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 73.7 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 63.2 in | 72.8 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 4531 lb. | -1808 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.0 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.4 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.4 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 58.9 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 55.5 in | -8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.9 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -36.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 43.9 ft3 | -27.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.8 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -31.9 ft3 |
2011 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 |
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 |