Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen CC | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.7 in | -7 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 193.4 in | -4.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.7 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 72.8 in | -17 in |
Curb Weight | 3628 lb. | 4531 lb. | -903 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 59.0 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.7 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.9 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.2 | 43.9 ft3 | -30.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -70.5 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |