Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Infiniti FX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 390 hp@6500 369 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.5 in | 112.6 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 191.3 in | 198.3 in | -7 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 78.9 in | -3 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 70.0 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 4575 lb. | 4890 lb. | -315 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 61.5 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 57.3 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.7 in | 40.6 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.6 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 61.0 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 56.8 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.5 in | -4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 43.9 ft3 | -19.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.0 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -19.7 ft3 |
2009 Infiniti FX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Longest drive was 6 hours and had no discomfort whatsoever. Have ridden for 4 hours in a Toyota Rav4 and was almost in pain after an hour. see full Infiniti FX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.