Volkswagen Passat (2019) vs. Ford Explorer (2009) Specs

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2019 Volkswagen Passat and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2019	2009
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	113.7 in	-3.3 in
Length	191.6 in	193.4 in	-1.8 in
Width	72.2 in	73.7 in	-1.5 in
Height	58.5 in	72.8 in	-14.3 in
Curb Weight	3274 lb.	4531 lb.	-1257 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	22.5 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	39.8 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	59.0 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.7 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	58.9 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	36.9 in	2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.4 in	-37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.3 in	-45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.9 in	-34.9 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-32.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	13.6 ft³	2.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.9	43.9 ft³	-28
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	83.7 ft³	-67.8 ft³

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2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review

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