Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Nissan cube | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 99.6 in | 14.1 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 156.5 in | 36.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 66.7 in | 7 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 65.0 in | 7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 2762 lb. | 1678 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 52.2 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 48.8 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.2 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 52.4 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 47.6 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.5 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 36.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 11.4 | 32.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | 25.6 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |