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Ford Explorer (2015) vs. Volkswagen Atlas (2018) Specs

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2015 Ford Explorer and 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Specifications

Model Year 2015 2018  
Model Ford Explorer Volkswagen Atlas  
Engine turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6200
266 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable 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 4921 lb. 4502 lb. 419 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

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