Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Ford Edge | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.2 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 184.2 in | -9.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 76.0 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 67.0 in | -6 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 4082 lb. | -716 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -18 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.9 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.8 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.7 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.3 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 58.7 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 56.1 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 39.6 in | -8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 68.9 ft3 | -68.9 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |