Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Cadillac DTS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 115.6 in | -3 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 207.6 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 74.8 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.6 in | 12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4557 lb. | 4009 lb. | 548 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 60.0 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.5 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.4 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 59.2 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 55.7 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 42.0 in | -2.2 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 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 18.8 | 25 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | 61.9 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 2011 Cadillac DTS.