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Ford Explorer (2012) vs. Volkswagen Arteon (2021) Specs

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Specifications

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
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,842 mm 0 mm
Length 5,006 mm 4,867 mm 1 mm
Width 2,004 mm 1,872 mm 1 mm
Height 1,788 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,146 kg 1,794 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 66 L 4 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 958 mm -957 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,557 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,029 mm 940 mm -939 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,549 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 3 960 mm 0 mm 960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,290 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,034 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 843 mm 0 mm 843 mm
Total Legroom 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 595 L 770 L -175 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,240 L 27.2 -26.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,285 L 1,591 L 1 L

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