

Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Dodge Caliber | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6400 141 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.7 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 173.8 in | 23.3 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 68.8 in | 10.1 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 60.4 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 4503 lb. | 2940 lb. | 1563 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 55.4 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 52.2 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.9 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 53.4 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 49.6 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.7 in | 4.1 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) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 36.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 18.4 | 25.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | 33.3 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 2012 Dodge Caliber.