Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Ford Explorer (2019) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2019 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2013	2019
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
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	198.3 in	-32.9 in
Width	70.3 in	78.9 in	-8.6 in
Height	58.3 in	70.0 in	-11.7 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	4890 lb.	-1564 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	18.6 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	41.4 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	61.5 in	-6.8 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	40.6 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	61.0 in	-8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.8 in	-56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	39.5 in	-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	33.3 in	-33.3 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	-36.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	21.0 ft³	-6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.0	43.9 ft³	-28.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	81.7 ft³	-35.7 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

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