Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,006 mm | 4,867 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,004 mm | 1,834 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,067 kg | 1,620 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,557 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 993 mm | -992 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) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 450 L | 145 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 15.9 | -14.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,285 L | 15.9 | -13.9 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.