2012 Ford Explorer Comparisons
XLT Sport Utility
General Pricing
| MSRP |
$32,095.00 |
$32,595.00 |
$29,995.00 |
| Destination |
$825.00 |
$775.00 |
$995.00 |
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Engines & Power
| Standard Engine |
3.5L V6 |
3.6L H6 |
3.6L V6 |
| Horsepower |
290 @ 6500 RPM |
256 @ 6000 RPM |
283 @ 6350 RPM |
| Torque |
255 @ 4000 RPM |
247 @ 4400 RPM |
260 @ 4400 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
3500 |
3630 |
3605 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.6 X 3.4 |
3.6 X 3.6 |
3.8 X 3.2 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.8:1 |
10.5:1 |
10.0:1 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
4455.5 |
4213.0 |
4054.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
112.6 |
108.2 |
113.8 |
| Length (in.) |
197.1 |
191.5 |
192.4 |
| Width (in.) |
78.9 |
73.9 |
72.2 |
| Height (in.) |
70.4 |
67.7 |
66.6 |
| Track Front (in.) |
67.0 |
62.2 |
61.8 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
67.0 |
62.1 |
62.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
7.6 |
8.4 |
N/A |
Interior Dimensions
| Standard Seating |
7 |
7 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
41.4 |
40.3 |
40.8 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
40.5 |
38.2 |
39.9 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
40.6 |
42.3 |
40.8 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
39.8 |
34.3 |
36.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
61.3 |
58.1 |
57.5 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
61.0 |
57.5 |
56.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
57.3 |
54.0 |
53.8 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
56.7 |
54.6 |
54.4 |
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
wishbone |
multi-link |
| Tires |
245/60R18 |
255/55R18 |
225/55R19 |
Braking & Traction
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Interior
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Safety
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Seats
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Roof
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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