Mercury Mariner (2011) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

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2011 Mercury Mariner and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Mercury Mariner	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300	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 SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	101.5 in	1.6 in
Length	175.2 in	165.4 in	9.8 in
Width	71.1 in	70.3 in	0.8 in
Height	67.7 in	58.3 in	9.4 in
Curb Weight	3549 lb.	3326 lb.	223 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	39.3 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	54.7 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	0.0 in	53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.2 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.5 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	52.8 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	0.0 in	49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	35.5 in	0.1 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.2 ft³	15.0 ft³	14.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.3 ft³	46.0 ft³	20.3 ft³

2011 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner 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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