Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.4 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 191.6 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 72.2 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 58.5 in | 11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4890 lb. | 3481 lb. | 1409 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 38.3 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 56.9 in | 4.6 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 | 40.6 in | 37.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 57.0 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.1 in | 0.4 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.9 | 28 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 65.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat.