Audi A3 (2012) vs. Ford Explorer (2015) Specs

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2012 Audi A3 and 2015 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	Audi A3	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	112.6 in	-11.1 in
Length	168.7 in	197.1 in	-28.4 in
Width	69.5 in	78.9 in	-9.4 in
Height	56.0 in	70.4 in	-14.4 in
Curb Weight	3263 lb.	4534 lb.	-1271 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	18.6 gal.	-3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	40.6 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	61.3 in	-7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.6 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	40.5 in	-3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	61.0 in	-8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.7 in	-56.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	39.8 in	-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	76 in (over 2 rows)	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	-37.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	21.0 ft³	-7.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.1	43.8 ft³	-30.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	80.7 ft³	-26.1 ft³

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