Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5800 255 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 111.2 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 193.5 in | 3.6 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 71.7 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 58.3 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4557 lb. | 3473 lb. | 1084 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 57.9 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.5 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.9 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.3 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.5 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 54.8 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.5 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 15.5 | 28.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 65.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Nissan Maxima.