Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 112.6 in | -8.2 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 198.3 in | -15 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 78.9 in | -8.9 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 70.0 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3158 lb. | 4457 lb. | -1299 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.4 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 61.5 in | -6.3 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 | 37.1 in | 40.6 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 61.0 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.8 in | -56.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.5 in | -1.4 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 | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.7 | 43.9 ft3 | -28.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -66 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Explorer.