Volkswagen Beetle (2016) vs. Ford Explorer (2012) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2016	2012
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	112.6 in	-12.6 in
Length	168.4 in	197.1 in	-28.7 in
Width	71.2 in	78.9 in	-7.7 in
Height	58.5 in	70.4 in	-11.9 in
Curb Weight	3104 lb.	4557 lb.	-1453 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	18.6 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.6 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	61.3 in	-6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.6 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	40.5 in	-3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	61.0 in	-12 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.7 in	-56.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	39.8 in	-8.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.7 in	-40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	-40.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	21.0 ft³	-5.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	43.8 ft³	-28.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	80.7 ft³	-50.8 ft³

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