

Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 119.1 in | -6.2 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 198.8 in | 4.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 78.9 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 69.9 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 4727 lb. | -312 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.7 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 61.8 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.2 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.5 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 61.9 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 59.1 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.0 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 47.9 ft3 | -27.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -67.7 ft3 |
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 2020 Ford Explorer.