Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 98.7 in | 13.9 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 161.1 in | 36 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 67.9 in | 11 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 59.0 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4503 lb. | 2884 lb. | 1619 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.2 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 52.8 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 36.7 in | 3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 49.3 in | 11.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.5 in | 6.3 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) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 40.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 12.0 | 31.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle.