Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Routan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 121.2 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 202.5 in | -9.1 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 76.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 68.9 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 4335 lb. | 105 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 63.0 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 64.7 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 37.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 62.0 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 31.8 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -39.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -57.3 ft3 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |