Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 211 hp@5800 214 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 112.6 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 197.1 in | 3.3 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 78.9 in | -6 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 70.4 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3555 lb. | 4557 lb. | -1002 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 61.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 57.3 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.6 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.5 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 61.0 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 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 | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.6 | 43.8 ft3 | -25.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.6 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -62.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Impala.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.