Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Acura TSX | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.4 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 189.2 in | 9.1 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 72.4 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 57.9 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4890 lb. | 3809 lb. | 1081 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 37.6 in | 3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 57.8 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.6 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 36.9 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.1 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 54.2 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 34.3 in | 5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 36.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 31.5 | 12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.
2012 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |