Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 117.3 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 198.3 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 78.3 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 69.7 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4752 lb. | 4502 lb. | 250 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 61.5 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.2 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 40.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 60.8 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.0 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 38.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 54.9 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 45.1 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 33.7 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 55.5 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -16.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas.