Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,507 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,092 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,308 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 55 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 932 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 851 mm | 86 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 340 L | 45 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 12.0 | -11 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 770 L | -768 L |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |