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Ford Explorer (2015) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2018) Specs

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2015 Ford Explorer and 2018 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2015 2018  
Model Ford Explorer Volkswagen Passat  
Engine turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD 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 2,232 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

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