Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 177 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,098 mm | 4,567 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,527 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,652 kg | 1,407 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 55 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 947 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,064 mm | 876 mm | -875 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 600 L | 371 L | 229 L |
2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2007 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |