

Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Taurus | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.9 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 202.9 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 76.2 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 60.7 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4557 lb. | 3969 lb. | 588 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 57.9 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.8 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.9 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 55.8 in | 0.9 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) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 20.1 | 23.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 60.6 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 2014 Ford Taurus.