| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 98.7 in | 15 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 161.1 in | 32.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 67.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 59.0 in | 13.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 2884 lb. | 1556 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 52.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 39.4 in | 3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.7 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 49.3 in | 9.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 33.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 41.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 12.0 | 31.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 |
| 2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.