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Ford Explorer (2012) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) Specs

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

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
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,637 mm 0 mm
Length 5,006 mm 4,257 mm 1 mm
Width 2,004 mm 1,798 mm 1 mm
Height 1,788 mm 1,478 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,067 kg 1,477 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 50 L 20 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 975 mm -974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,557 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,029 mm 968 mm -967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,549 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 904 mm -903 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) 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 595 L 493 L 102 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,240 L 17.4 -16.4 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,285 L 1,521 L 1 L

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