Chevrolet Malibu (2023) vs. Ford Explorer (2012) Specs

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2023 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2023	2012
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	7-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	112.6 in	-1.2 in
Length	194.2 in	197.1 in	-2.9 in
Width	73.0 in	78.9 in	-5.9 in
Height	57.3 in	70.4 in	-13.1 in
Curb Weight	3126 lb.	4503 lb.	-1377 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	18.6 gal.	-2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.6 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	61.3 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	57.3 in	-3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	40.6 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	40.5 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	61.0 in	-3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.4 in	56.7 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.8 in	-1.7 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	79.6 in (over 2 rows)	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	-34 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.7 ft³	21.0 ft³	-5.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.7	43.8 ft³	-28.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.7 ft³	80.7 ft³	-65 ft³

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