Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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 | 110.4 in | 112.6 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 197.1 in | -5.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.9 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 70.4 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3571 lb. | 4557 lb. | -986 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 61.3 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.5 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 61.0 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 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 | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 43.8 ft3 | -27.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -64.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.