Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.6 in | -11.1 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 197.1 in | -31.7 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 78.9 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 70.4 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 4921 lb. | -1595 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 61.3 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.5 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 61.0 in | -8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 39.8 in | -4.3 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 | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 43.8 ft3 | -28.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -34.7 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.