Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 111.4 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 194.2 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 73.0 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.3 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4557 lb. | 3223 lb. | 1334 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 58.5 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.1 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.5 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 57.1 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.4 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 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) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 15.7 | 28.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 65 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 2021 Chevrolet Malibu.