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2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 2007 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 106.7 in | 23.8 in |
| Length | 210.2 in | 188.2 in | 22 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.7 in | 2 in |
| Height | 72.5 in | 58.0 in | 14.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4793 lb. | 3829 lb. | 964 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 54.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 0.0 | 14.2 ft3 | -14.2 |
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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen Passat
| 2007 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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