Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 130.5 in | -31.8 in |
Length | 161.1 in | 210.2 in | -49.1 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 73.7 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 72.5 in | -13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 4618 lb. | -1653 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 59.0 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.4 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 58.9 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 36.9 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -6.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 27.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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 |