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2012 Ford Explorer and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 187.2 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 75.9 in | 3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 68.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4731 lb. | 5300 lb. | -569 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 57.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 57.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.6 in | 4.2 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 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 36.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 31.0 | 12.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
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