Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 111.9 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 191.6 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 73.7 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 56.9 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4731 lb. | 3955 lb. | 776 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.7 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 56.5 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.0 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 54.7 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.2 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 32.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 27.2 | 16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 56.2 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon.