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Ford Explorer (2012) vs. Nissan Altima (2016) Specs

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2016 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model Ford Explorer Nissan Altima  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
251 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 109.3 in 3.3 in
Length 197.1 in 191.9 in 5.2 in
Width 78.9 in 72.0 in 6.9 in
Height 70.4 in 57.8 in 12.6 in
Curb Weight 4557 lb. 3412 lb. 1145 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 18.0 gal. 0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.0 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.3 in 56.4 in 4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 54.0 in 3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 45.0 in -4.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.5 in 37.1 in 3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 56.4 in 4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.7 in 52.1 in 4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 36.1 in 3.7 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) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 32.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 15.4 ft3 5.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.8 ft3 15.4 28.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 80.7 ft3 15.4 ft3 65.3 ft3

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