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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 2,690 mm 2,888 mm 0 mm
Length 4,646 mm 4,912 mm 0 mm
Width 1,801 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,659 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,554 kg 2,135 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 85 L -25 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,026 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,349 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,080 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 983 mm -10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,361 mm 1,496 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,300 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 897 mm 937 mm -40 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 950 mm -950 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,349 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,151 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 886 mm -886 mm
Total Legroom 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 818 L 385 L 433 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 28.9 1,243 L 27.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,640 L 2,370 L -1 L

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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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