Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 100.0 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 168.4 in | 28.7 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 71.2 in | 7.7 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 58.5 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4578 lb. | 3104 lb. | 1474 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 55.3 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.1 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 49.0 in | 12 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 31.4 in | 8.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 40.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 15.4 | 28.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 50.8 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 2015 Volkswagen Beetle.