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Ford Explorer Sport Trac (2009) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Ford Explorer Sport Trac Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUT 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 130.5 in 104.4 in 26.1 in
Length 210.2 in 182.2 in 28 in
Width 73.7 in 70.0 in 3.7 in
Height 72.5 in 57.2 in 15.3 in
Curb Weight 4516 lb. 2804 lb. 1712 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 38.2 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 55.2 in 3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 0.0 in 55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 41.2 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 37.1 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.9 in 53.6 in 5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.5 in 0.0 in 55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.9 in 38.1 in -1.2 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 0 in
Cargo Volume 0.0 15.5 ft3 -15.5

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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