Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 102.5 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 174.5 in | 23.8 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 71.2 in | 7.7 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 65.6 in | 4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4457 lb. | 3393 lb. | 1064 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 56.2 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.1 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 55.0 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.8 in | 3.7 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) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 23.8 | 20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 25.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |