Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.5 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 198.3 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 71.6 in | 7.3 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 55.9 in | 14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4557 lb. | 3477 lb. | 1080 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 58.0 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.5 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 36.2 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 54.8 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 54.3 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.2 in | 3.6 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) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 35.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 16.0 | 27.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 64.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It has a rear seat and 4 doors! Tight for a rear-facing baby seat, though. Put the baby behind the passenger seat. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the seat was rigid and made for someone of smaller stature see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |