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2009 Ford Explorer and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 110.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 191.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.5 in | 14.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3166 lb. | 1274 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 | 56.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.1 in | -2.2 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.9 | 28 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 67.8 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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