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2009 Ford Explorer and 2010 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.7 in | 7 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 188.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.7 in | 2 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 59.7 in | 13.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3512 lb. | 928 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 54.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -22.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 35.8 | 8.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 22 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer
| 2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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