Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 112.6 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 197.1 in | -17.3 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 78.9 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 70.4 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3481 lb. | 4921 lb. | -1440 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 61.3 in | -5.4 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 | 38.6 in | 40.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 61.0 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.8 in | -4.2 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 | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.4 | 43.8 ft3 | -13.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.5 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.