Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 105.7 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 184.2 in | 179.8 in | 4.4 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 70.5 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 59.5 in | 7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4056 lb. | 3078 lb. | 978 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 56.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.1 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.4 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.3 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.1 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.0 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 34.5 in | 5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 55.8 ft3 |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
2009 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |