

Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 112.6 in | -14.6 in |
Length | 160.1 in | 197.1 in | -37 in |
Width | 67.8 in | 78.9 in | -11.1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 70.4 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2742 lb. | 4557 lb. | -1815 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 61.3 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 57.3 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.6 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.5 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 61.0 in | -12 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 56.7 in | -7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 39.8 in | -8.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -40.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.9 | 43.8 ft3 | -28.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.4 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -55.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Fiesta.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.