Cadillac Escalade (2009) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

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2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Cadillac Escalade	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	6.2L V8 OHV-2v 403 hp@5700 417 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.0 in	101.5 in	14.5 in
Length	202.5 in	165.4 in	37.1 in
Width	79.0 in	70.3 in	8.7 in
Height	75.9 in	58.3 in	17.6 in
Curb Weight	5691 lb.	3326 lb.	2365 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	11.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.1 in	39.3 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	65.3 in	54.7 in	10.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	64.4 in	0.0 in	64.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.5 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.2 in	52.8 in	12.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	60.6 in	0.0 in	60.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	35.5 in	3.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.9 in	0.0 in	37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	61.7 in	0.0 in	61.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	49.1 in	0.0 in	49.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	25.6 in	0.0 in	25.6 in
Total Legroom	105.9 in (over 3 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	29.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.9 ft³	15.0 ft³	1.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	60.3 ft³	15.0	45.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.9 ft³	46.0 ft³	62.9 ft³

2009 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lots of room for the driver and passenger see full Cadillac Escalade 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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