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Ford Explorer (2009) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Ford Explorer and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg specs.

2009 Ford Explorer and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Ford Explorer Volkswagen Touareg  
Engine 4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,888 mm 2,893 mm 0 mm
Length 4,912 mm 4,796 mm 0 mm
Width 1,872 mm 1,941 mm 0 mm
Height 1,849 mm 1,732 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,135 kg 2,137 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 85 L 85 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 1,006 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,499 mm 1,519 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 983 mm 988 mm -5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,496 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,410 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 937 mm 886 mm 51 mm
Headroom, Row 3 950 mm 0 mm 950 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,349 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,151 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 886 mm 0 mm 886 mm
Total Legroom 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 385 L 909 L -524 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,243 L 32.1 -31.1 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,370 L 2,008 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer

2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
 
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