

Model Year | 2016 | 2020 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000 |
3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 260 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 119.1 in | -14.7 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 198.8 in | -15.5 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 78.9 in | -8.9 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 69.9 in | -12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3371 lb. | 4969 lb. | -1598 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.9 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.7 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 61.8 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.2 in | -59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 40.5 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 61.9 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.0 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.7 | 47.9 ft3 | -32.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -72.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Explorer.