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Volkswagen Passat (2018) vs. Ford Explorer (2020) Specs

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2018 Volkswagen Passat and 2020 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2018 2020  
Model Volkswagen Passat Ford Explorer  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
380 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 10-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,804 mm 3,025 mm -1 mm
Length 4,867 mm 5,050 mm -1 mm
Width 1,834 mm 2,004 mm -1 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,620 kg 2,144 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 68 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 973 mm 1,034 mm 972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,445 mm 1,570 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,504 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,074 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 1,029 mm 959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,448 mm 1,572 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,501 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 993 mm 991 mm 2 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 988 mm -988 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,387 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,039 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 818 mm -818 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 450 L 515 L -65 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.9 1,356 L 14.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.9 2,486 L 13.9

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