Volkswagen Tiguan (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2012) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2012 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	112.6 in	-10.1 in
Length	174.3 in	197.1 in	-22.8 in
Width	71.2 in	78.9 in	-7.7 in
Height	66.3 in	70.4 in	-4.1 in
Curb Weight	3631 lb.	4731 lb.	-1100 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	18.6 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.6 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	61.3 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.6 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	40.5 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	61.0 in	-6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.7 in	-56.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	39.8 in	-4 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	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	-37.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	21.0 ft³	2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.0 ft³	43.8 ft³	-20.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	80.7 ft³	-24.6 ft³

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