

Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5000 420 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 119.0 in | -6.4 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 206.5 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 78.8 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 77.2 in | -6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4731 lb. | 5781 lb. | -1050 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -9.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 63.2 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.3 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 63.7 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 59.9 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 38.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 51.9 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 50.2 in | -9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 37.7 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -27.6 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 2017 Ford Expedition.