Mazda Mazda3 (2024) vs. Ford Explorer (2012) Specs

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2024 Mazda Mazda3 and 2012 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2024	2012
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.3 in	112.6 in	-5.3 in
Length	175.6 in	197.1 in	-21.5 in
Width	70.7 in	78.9 in	-8.2 in
Height	56.7 in	70.4 in	-13.7 in
Curb Weight	3411 lb.	4731 lb.	-1320 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.6 gal.	-5.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	40.6 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	61.3 in	-5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	57.3 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.6 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	40.5 in	-3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	61.0 in	-7.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.9 in	56.7 in	-5.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	39.8 in	-4.7 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	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	-36.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.1 ft³	21.0 ft³	-0.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	20.1	43.8 ft³	-23.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.1 ft³	80.7 ft³	-33.6 ft³

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