Acura RL (2007) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

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2007 Acura RL and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2007	2013
Model	Acura RL	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	101.5 in	8.7 in
Length	193.6 in	165.4 in	28.2 in
Width	72.2 in	70.3 in	1.9 in
Height	57.1 in	58.3 in	-1.2 in
Curb Weight	4012 lb.	3326 lb.	686 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.4 gal.	14.5 gal.	4.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	39.3 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	54.7 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.2 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	38.5 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	52.8 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	35.5 in	0.8 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	15.0 ft³	-1.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.1 ft³	46.0 ft³	-32.9 ft³

2007 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

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