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 | 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 |
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.