Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 130.5 in | -16.6 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 210.2 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 73.7 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 72.5 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 4793 lb. | -82 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 59.0 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.4 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.9 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.9 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 32.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 0.0 | 70.9 ft3 |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |