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Ford Explorer (2014) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2016) Specs

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2014 Ford Explorer and 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2014 2016  
Model Ford Explorer Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
272 kW@5500
475 Nm@3500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
154 kW@5300
281 Nm@1700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,540 mm 0 mm
Length 5,006 mm 4,277 mm 1 mm
Width 2,004 mm 1,808 mm 1 mm
Height 1,788 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,232 kg 1,386 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 55 L 15 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,557 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,029 mm 942 mm -941 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,549 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 798 mm -797 mm
Headroom, Row 3 960 mm 0 mm 960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,290 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,034 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 843 mm 0 mm 843 mm
Total Legroom 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 595 L 436 L 159 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,240 L 15.4 -14.4 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,285 L 847 L -845 L

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