| Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Model | Volkswagen CC | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 359 Nm@2750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 515 Nm@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 3,025 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,798 mm | 5,050 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,748 kg | 2,144 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 68 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,034 mm | 949 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,504 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 930 mm | 1,029 mm | 929 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,501 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 991 mm | -44 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 515 L | -147 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 1,356 L | 12 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 2,486 L | 11 |
| 2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Press reviews have talked about this. Great shape, and the pleather is comfy (not on hot summer days). see full Volkswagen CC review |
| 2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
legroom is great but headroom is tight for over 6 foot see full Volkswagen CC review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Explorer.