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Nissan Rogue (2008) vs. Ford Explorer (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan Rogue and 2009 Ford Explorer specs.

2008 Nissan Rogue and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Nissan Rogue Ford Explorer  
Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
175 lb-ft@4400
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.9 in 113.7 in -7.8 in
Length 182.9 in 193.4 in -10.5 in
Width 70.9 in 73.7 in -2.8 in
Height 65.3 in 72.8 in -7.5 in
Curb Weight 3426 lb. 4706 lb. -1280 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 22.5 gal. -6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.8 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 59.0 in -3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 55.4 in -2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 42.4 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.7 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 58.9 in -5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.2 in 55.5 in -4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.3 in 36.9 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.4 in -37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 53.1 in -53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 45.3 in -45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 34.9 in -34.9 in
Total Legroom 77.8 in (over 2 rows) 114.2 in (over 3 rows) -36.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 28.9 ft3 13.6 ft3 15.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 28.9 43.9 ft3 -15
Cargo Volume, Maximum 57.9 ft3 83.7 ft3 -25.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Rogue

2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD
Great for long trips and heated seats see full Nissan Rogue review
2008 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD
With leather, power seats allows for height adjustment to LOWER the seat. The non-power seats in the S (not SL) have no height adjustment and are far too high for an average male driver. Wide enough to fit an average 6 ft male. see full Nissan Rogue review
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD
uncomfortable for 6 ft 2 in driver see full Nissan Rogue review
2008 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD
My previous vehicle, a Lancer had more legroom than this vehicle. see full Nissan Rogue review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer

2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review
 
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