Model Year | 2020 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 103.5 in | 15.6 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 179.8 in | 19 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 70.8 in | 8.1 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 58.3 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4727 lb. | 3481 lb. | 1246 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.6 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.8 in | 55.9 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 0.0 in | 59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.9 in | 53.9 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.6 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 0.0 in | 40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.2 in | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 36.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.9 ft3 | 30.4 | 17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.8 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 | 21.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.