Model Year | 2011 | 2022 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 105.7 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 186.5 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 70.8 in | 8.1 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.7 in | 12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4578 lb. | 3355 lb. | 1223 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 55.9 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.0 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.2 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 54.0 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 51.4 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 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 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.1 | 29.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta.