Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.2 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 192.3 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 72.8 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 72.0 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4921 lb. | 5020 lb. | -99 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 58.3 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.5 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 40.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 58.4 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 57.6 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.2 in | 5.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 36.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 57.1 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 44.0 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 28.1 in | 5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 8.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |