Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.6 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 198.3 in | -6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.9 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 70.0 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4779 lb. | 4633 lb. | 146 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.4 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 61.5 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.3 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 61.0 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.8 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 39.5 in | -5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 37.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 50.8 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 40.7 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 33.3 in | -5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -8.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Ford Explorer.