Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Armada | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 123.2 in | 112.6 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 207.7 in | 197.1 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 79.3 in | 78.9 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 70.4 in | 6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5302 lb. | 4752 lb. | 550 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 9.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.0 in | 61.3 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 57.3 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 61.0 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.8 in | 56.7 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 39.8 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 37.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 63.7 in | 50.8 in | 12.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.8 in | 40.7 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.2 in | 33.2 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 56.7 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.1 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |
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