Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Volkswagen Jetta | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 104.4 in | 14.6 in |
Length | 205.8 in | 182.2 in | 23.6 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 70.0 in | 8.7 in |
Height | 76.7 in | 57.2 in | 19.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5352 lb. | 2804 lb. | 2548 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 13.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.4 in | 55.2 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 0.0 in | 63 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.3 in | 53.6 in | 10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.4 in | 0.0 in | 62.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 0.0 in | 60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 116.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 36.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.9 ft3 | 15.5 | 45.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 110.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 95 ft3 |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |