Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
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 |
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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 |
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 Nissan Altima.