Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,841 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,613 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 76 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 925 mm | 58 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 879 mm | 58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 402 L | -17 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 14.2 | -12.2 L |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |