Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.8 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 167.6 in | 29.5 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 70.8 in | 8.1 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 58.2 in | 12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4557 lb. | 3256 lb. | 1301 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 55.9 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 53.9 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.6 in | 4.2 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) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 17.4 | 26.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 | 27 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 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.