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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) vs. Ford Explorer (2019) Specs

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2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2019 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2021 2019  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Ford Explorer  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
228 hp@4700
258 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.8 in 112.6 in -8.8 in
Length 167.6 in 198.3 in -30.7 in
Width 70.8 in 78.9 in -8.1 in
Height 58.2 in 70.0 in -11.8 in
Curb Weight 3256 lb. 4890 lb. -1634 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 18.6 gal. -5.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 41.4 in -3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 61.5 in -5.6 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 38.1 in 40.6 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 61.0 in -7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.8 in -56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 39.5 in -3.9 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 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 113.4 in (over 3 rows) -36.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.4 ft3 21.0 ft3 -3.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 17.4 43.9 ft3 -26.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 53.7 ft3 81.7 ft3 -28 ft3

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