Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 130.5 in | -24.8 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 210.2 in | -30.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.7 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 72.5 in | -13 in |
Curb Weight | 3078 lb. | 4618 lb. | -1540 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.0 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.4 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.9 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 55.5 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 36.9 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 13.1 ft3 |
2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra.
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |