Mazda MPV (2006) vs. Ford Explorer (2012) Specs

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2006 Mazda MPV and 2012 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Mazda MPV	Ford Explorer
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6200 200 lb-ft@3000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.8 in	112.6 in	-0.8 in
Length	189.5 in	197.1 in	-7.6 in
Width	72.1 in	78.9 in	-6.8 in
Height	69.1 in	70.4 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3754 lb.	4503 lb.	-749 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gal.	18.6 gal.	1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.0 in	40.6 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.8 in	61.3 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	57.3 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	40.6 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	40.5 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	60.8 in	61.0 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	62.6 in	56.7 in	5.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	39.8 in	-2.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.0 in	37.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	58.1 in	50.8 in	7.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	46.9 in	40.7 in	6.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	35.6 in	33.2 in	2.4 in
Total Legroom	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	-0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	21.0 ft³	-3.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	53.7 ft³	43.8 ft³	9.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	127.0 ft³	80.7 ft³	46.3 ft³

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