Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Passat | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.4 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 191.6 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 72.2 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 58.5 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4578 lb. | 3230 lb. | 1348 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 56.9 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.8 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 57.0 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 15.9 | 27.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 64.8 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 2017 Volkswagen Passat.