

Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A6 / S6 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.9 in | 112.6 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 194.2 in | 197.1 in | -2.9 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 78.9 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 58.2 in | 70.4 in | -12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4167 lb. | 4557 lb. | -390 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.6 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 61.3 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.5 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 61.0 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.8 in | -2.9 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 | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.9 | 43.8 ft3 | -9.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -22.1 ft3 |
2010 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.