Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.4 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 193.6 in | 3.5 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 72.2 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 58.0 in | 12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4503 lb. | 3325 lb. | 1178 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 2012 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Passat.