Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 359 Nm@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,893 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,006 mm | 4,796 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,004 mm | 1,941 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,232 kg | 2,137 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 85 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,557 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 886 mm | -885 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,034 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 0 mm | 843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 909 L | -314 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 32.1 | -31.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,285 L | 2,008 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |