Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 117.9 in | -18.1 in |
Length | 177.5 in | 202.3 in | -24.8 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 75.9 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 67.6 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2710 lb. | 4839 lb. | -2129 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 58.4 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 55.4 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.5 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.1 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 55.0 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 44.3 in | -10.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.4 in | -33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -43.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.6 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.6 | 45.0 ft3 | -33.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -75.1 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
everything see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable and easy to adjust front seats with good materials, good controls, and sufficient room to stretch out your legs. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of rear leg room. Can accommodate basketball players see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the first and second rows. The third row will fit an adult, but is better for the kids. see full Ford Flex review |
2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Took awhile to think of something that could be improved but a bit larger area in the front drivers footwell would be appreciated. That's about it. see full Ford Flex review |