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2008 Volkswagen Passat and 2016 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,775 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,516 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,813 kg | 2,218 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,052 mm | 972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,455 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,031 mm | 979 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,443 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 1,003 mm | 957 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 | 846 mm | -846 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,014 L | 595 L | -594 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 1,243 L | 34.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,747 L | 2,313 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Ford Explorer
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Explorer.
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