Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 5,006 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,003 kg | 2,232 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,031 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,029 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,011 mm | 967 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 595 L | -26 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 1,240 L | 19.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 2,285 L | 18.1 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.