Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Nissan Altima | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 110.2 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 192.3 in | 14.2 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 70.4 in | 8.4 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 57.9 in | 19.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 3041 lb. | 2537 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 56.3 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 53.0 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.9 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 56.0 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 54.5 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.4 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.2 in | 0.0 in | 50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 37.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 15.6 | 39.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | 92.7 ft3 |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |