Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 112.6 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 197.1 in | -8.3 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 78.9 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.4 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4696 lb. | 4731 lb. | -35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 61.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 61.0 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.8 in | -4.9 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 | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 43.8 ft3 | -11.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.