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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 2,860 mm 2,776 mm 0 mm
Length 5,006 mm 4,874 mm 1 mm
Width 2,004 mm 1,829 mm 1 mm
Height 1,788 mm 1,468 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,067 kg 1,548 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 68 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,557 mm 1,433 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,372 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,143 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,029 mm 942 mm -941 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,549 mm 1,433 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 917 mm -916 mm
Headroom, Row 3 960 mm 0 mm 960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,290 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,034 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 843 mm 0 mm 843 mm
Total Legroom 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 595 L 436 L 159 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,240 L 15.4 -14.4 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,285 L 15.4 -13.4 L

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