| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 395 Nm@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6500 346 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,884 mm | 5,006 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,829 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,017 kg | 2,156 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 70 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 1,011 mm | 868 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 960 mm | -28 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,118 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 714 mm | 843 mm | -129 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 467 L | 595 L | -128 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,393 L | 1,240 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,243 L | 2,285 L | 0 L |
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.