Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 304 hp@6800 264 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 111.7 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 196.9 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 73.1 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 59.2 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4731 lb. | 4162 lb. | 569 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.0 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 57.4 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.2 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.3 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.0 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.9 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.5 in | -0.7 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 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 10.8 | 33 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Buick LaCrosse.