| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 154 kW@5300 281 Nm@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6500 346 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,652 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,656 mm | 5,006 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,449 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 70 L | -15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,031 mm | 969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,455 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,029 mm | 941 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,011 mm | 967 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 445 L | 595 L | -150 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.7 | 1,240 L | 14.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 | 2,285 L | 13.7 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Explorer.