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Ford Explorer (2012) vs. Ford Escape (2020) Specs

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2020 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2012 2020  
Model Ford Explorer Ford Escape  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 106.7 in 5.9 in
Length 197.1 in 180.5 in 16.6 in
Width 78.9 in 74.1 in 4.8 in
Height 70.4 in 66.1 in 4.3 in
Curb Weight 4731 lb. 3566 lb. 1165 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 16.9 gal. 1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.0 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.3 in 57.6 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 55.2 in 2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.9 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.5 in 39.3 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 56.0 in 5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.7 in 53.3 in 3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 38.8 in 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) 79.7 in (over 2 rows) 33.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 33.5 ft3 -12.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.8 ft3 33.5 10.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 80.7 ft3 65.4 ft3 15.3 ft3

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