2018 • Ford
Explorer
Ford Explorer 2.3 EcoBoost (280 Hp) 2018Overall Score83.75/100
2018 Ford Explorer vs 2018 Volkswagen Passat Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2018 • Volkswagen
Passat
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI (280 Hp) 2018Overall Score84.5/100
WINNER
Volkswagen Passat
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
83.75–84.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Ford ExplorerSpecificationVolkswagen Passat
FordMakeVolkswagen
ExplorerModelPassat
2018Model year2018
SUVBody typeSedan
7Seats5
5Doors4
Performance
Ford ExplorerSpecificationVolkswagen Passat
—0–100 km/h5,5 s
0 km/hTop speed250 km/h
2261 ccEngine displacement1984 cc
280 HPPower280 HP
420 NmTorque350 Nm
4Cylinders4
Fuel & Consumption
Ford ExplorerSpecificationVolkswagen Passat
PetrolFuel typePetrol
70 ltFuel tank66 lt
13 ltUrban consumption8,9 lt
9,4 ltExtra-urban consumption6,1 lt
11,2 ltAverage consumption7,1 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Ford ExplorerSpecificationVolkswagen Passat
4x4Drivetrain4x4
6Gears6 DSG
255/50 R20Tyre size215/55 R17
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Ford ExplorerSpecificationVolkswagen Passat
5047 mmLength4767 mm
2004 mmWidth1832 mm
1778 mmHeight1456 mm
2073 KgWeight1540 Kg
2865 mmWheelbase2791 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2018 Ford Explorer and 2018 Volkswagen Passat approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Volkswagen Passat leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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