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Ford Explorer (2018) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2018) Specs

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2018 Ford Explorer and 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2018 2018  
Model Ford Explorer Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
292 hp@5400
280 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 103.5 in 9.1 in
Length 198.3 in 179.8 in 18.5 in
Width 78.9 in 70.8 in 8.1 in
Height 70.0 in 58.3 in 11.7 in
Curb Weight 4890 lb. 3481 lb. 1409 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.4 in 38.6 in 2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.5 in 55.9 in 5.6 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 40.6 in 38.6 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 53.9 in 7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.8 in 0.0 in 56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 35.6 in 3.9 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 33.3 in 0.0 in 33.3 in
Total Legroom 113.4 in (over 3 rows) 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 36.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 30.4 ft3 -9.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.9 ft3 30.4 13.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 81.7 ft3 66.5 ft3 15.2 ft3

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