Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6500 346 Nm@4000 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 231 kW@5200 526 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,006 mm | 4,884 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,004 mm | 1,849 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,146 kg | 2,277 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 80 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,557 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 869 mm | -868 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 932 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,034 mm | 1,118 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 714 mm | 129 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 467 L | 128 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 1,393 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,285 L | 2,243 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |