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Ford Explorer (2011) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2016) Specs

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2011 Ford Explorer and 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2011 2016  
Model Ford Explorer Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
216 kW@6500
346 Nm@4000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
154 kW@5300
281 Nm@1700
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,652 mm 0 mm
Length 5,006 mm 4,656 mm 1 mm
Width 2,004 mm 1,778 mm 1 mm
Height 1,788 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,077 kg 1,449 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 55 L 15 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 970 mm -969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,557 mm 1,402 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 942 mm -941 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,549 mm 1,361 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 968 mm -967 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) 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 595 L 445 L 150 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,240 L 15.7 -14.7 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,285 L 15.7 -13.7 L

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