Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 444 hp@6000 406 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 118.1 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 203.7 in | -5.4 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 74.9 in | 4 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 57.1 in | 12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4890 lb. | 5399 lb. | -509 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 37.2 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 59.6 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 38.1 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 57.8 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 43.1 in | -3.6 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) | 84.8 in (over 2 rows) | 28.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 13.0 | 30.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 68.7 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 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.