Volkswagen Jetta (2013) vs. Ford Explorer (2009) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	113.7 in	-9.3 in
Length	182.2 in	193.4 in	-11.2 in
Width	70.0 in	73.7 in	-3.7 in
Height	57.2 in	72.8 in	-15.6 in
Curb Weight	3157 lb.	4531 lb.	-1374 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	22.5 gal.	-8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.8 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	59.0 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.4 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.7 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	58.9 in	-5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.9 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.4 in	-37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.3 in	-45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.9 in	-34.9 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-34.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	13.6 ft³	1.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.5	43.9 ft³	-28.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	83.7 ft³	-68.2 ft³

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

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2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review

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