| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 112.6 in | 8.6 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 197.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 78.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 70.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 4557 lb. | 95 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 61.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 57.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 61.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 56.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.8 in | -3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 50.8 in | 11.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 40.7 in | 8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 33.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -3.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | 63.1 ft3 |
| 2012 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, comfortable seat, good views out the windows. Easy reach to shifter, radio, heater, easy steering wheel control buttons. Quiet at highway speeds. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.