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

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2016 Nissan Quest Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model Ford Explorer Nissan Quest  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6000
240 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Minivan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 118.1 in -5.5 in
Length 197.1 in 200.8 in -3.7 in
Width 78.9 in 77.6 in 1.3 in
Height 70.4 in 71.5 in -1.1 in
Curb Weight 4557 lb. 4367 lb. 190 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 20.0 gal. -1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 42.1 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.3 in 64.5 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 57.3 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 43.8 in -3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.5 in 41.6 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 63.2 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.7 in 66.0 in -9.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 36.7 in 3.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.8 in 40.0 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 50.8 in 61.2 in -10.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3 40.7 in 49.6 in -8.9 in
Legroom, Row 3 33.2 in 40.5 in -7.3 in
Total Legroom 113.6 in (over 3 rows) 121 in (over 3 rows) -7.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 35.1 ft3 -14.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.8 ft3 63.6 ft3 -19.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 80.7 ft3 108.4 ft3 -27.7 ft3

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