Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
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 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.8 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 167.6 in | 32.7 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 70.8 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 58.2 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3256 lb. | 777 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.9 in | 2.6 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 | 38.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 53.9 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.6 in | 4.2 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) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 17.4 | 30 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 | 31.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.