Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Rogue | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 112.6 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 182.9 in | 197.1 in | -14.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 78.9 in | -8 in |
Height | 65.3 in | 70.4 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3426 lb. | 4752 lb. | -1326 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 61.3 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 57.3 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.6 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.5 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 61.0 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 56.7 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 39.8 in | -4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 28.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 28.9 | 43.8 ft3 | -14.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.9 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -22.8 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.