Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 184.2 in | 178.7 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.8 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 74.9 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4082 lb. | 4165 lb. | -83 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 58.3 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.9 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.4 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 46.1 in | 10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 34.4 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |
2009 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review |