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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) vs. Ford Explorer (2020) Specs

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2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2020 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2021 2020  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Ford Explorer  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
228 hp@4700
258 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
380 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 10-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,637 mm 3,025 mm -1 mm
Length 4,257 mm 5,050 mm -1 mm
Width 1,798 mm 2,004 mm -1 mm
Height 1,478 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,445 kg 2,144 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 68 L -18 L
Headroom, Row 1 975 mm 1,034 mm 974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,570 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,504 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,074 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 1,029 mm 967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,572 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,501 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 904 mm 991 mm -87 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 988 mm -988 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,387 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,039 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 818 mm -818 mm
Total Legroom 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 493 L 515 L -22 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 17.4 1,356 L 16.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,521 L 2,486 L -1 L

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