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Ford Explorer (2021) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2006) Specs

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2021 Ford Explorer and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2021 2006  
Model Ford Explorer Volkswagen Passat  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,025 mm 2,710 mm 1 mm
Length 5,050 mm 4,780 mm 1 mm
Width 2,004 mm 1,821 mm 1 mm
Height 1,775 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,971 kg 1,499 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 70 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 975 mm -974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,570 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,504 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,074 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,029 mm 960 mm -959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,572 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,501 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 991 mm 958 mm 33 mm
Headroom, Row 3 988 mm 0 mm 988 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,387 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,039 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 818 mm 0 mm 818 mm
Total Legroom 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 515 L 402 L 113 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,356 L 14.2 -13.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,486 L 14.2 -12.2 L

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2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good amount of rear leg room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Firm, but not hard, adj lumbar, good wearing materials see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Soft, well supporting seats see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good for adults see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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