Ford Taurus X (2009) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

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2009 Ford Taurus X and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Ford Taurus X	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	101.5 in	11.4 in
Length	200.3 in	165.4 in	34.9 in
Width	74.9 in	70.3 in	4.6 in
Height	67.4 in	58.3 in	9.1 in
Curb Weight	4204 lb.	3326 lb.	878 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.3 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	54.7 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	0.0 in	55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	41.2 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	38.5 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.9 in	52.8 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.4 in	0.0 in	56.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	35.5 in	4.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.5 in	0.0 in	38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.6 in	0.0 in	50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	46.0 in	0.0 in	46 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.6 in	0.0 in	33.6 in
Total Legroom	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	37.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	15.0 ft³	2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.4 ft³	15.0	32.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.2 ft³	46.0 ft³	39.2 ft³

2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X 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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