Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 101.5 in | 12.2 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 165.4 in | 28 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.3 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 58.3 in | 14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 2968 lb. | 1472 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.7 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 52.8 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.5 in | 1.4 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) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 37.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.0 | 28.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 | 37.7 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |