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2009 Nissan Murano and 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Nissan Murano | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 101.5 in | 9.7 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 165.4 in | 23.1 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 70.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 58.3 in | 8.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3855 lb. | 3090 lb. | 765 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 54.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 52.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.6 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 | 35.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Murano
| 2009 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Hip point makes easy entry/egress. Supports my 265 pound frame. Offers enough leg/hip/shoulder room. Seats are heated, which is great in the cold Arctic. Many choices of moving/tilting helps me get a comfortable position at all times whild driving! see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
You can fit comfortably 3 adults across the back (for short to medium trips) or two car seats and one adult. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The power driver seat and tilting/telescopic steer wheel puts you in perfect driving position- I felt that the RAV-4s steering wheel was always too far away. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Very comfy for the long hauls. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Grown up 6'ish sons, there's plenty of room for them in back. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Well fitted comfortable seat with quality leather and plenty of adjustments. 2 Seat memory makes minimizes readjustment with 2 drivers and allows for easy exit and entrance. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
There is plenty of room in the front seat area. It feels open and spacious. Tall drivers might find they would like a little more headroom or the ability to lower the seat another inch. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The rear set is large and fairly comfortable with plenty of leg room and easy access. The rear seat backs recline, making them more comfortable for travel. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Fully adjustable , lumbar, heated leather. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Very roomy and comfortable. Heated seats add a nice touch. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Slghtly less leg room for 2nd row passenger see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Overall, the seat is too soft. The seatback is completely lacking in lateral support and the cushion is too short with no thigh support. It’s fine for around town driving, but tiring after just an hour of highway travel. The lumbar support is decent, b see full Nissan Murano review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | The original Golf revolutionized the automotive world by demonstrating how practical a small car could be. Though the latest, seventh-generation Golf is much larger than the original, and every major auto maker now offers a Golf-like compact, the Volkswagen continues to impress with its practicality. Let's start with the front seat. The seat itself is shaped and padded to provide nearly ideal comfort and support in daily driving. The performance buckets in the GTI and R have firmer bolsters that provide more lateral support, but the regular Golf's buckets are cushier and more comfortably contoured. The e-Golf uses the same exemplary seats. In comparison, the seats in the Soul EV are merely okay. The view forward from the e-Golf's driver seat is also about as good as it gets in a current compact, with a reasonably-sized instrument panel and an expansive, comfortably raked windshield flanked by relatively thin pillars. This said, some people might prefer the higher driving position in the quasi-crossover Soul EV. For me, a conventional car's lower position continues to feel more natural, especially in turns. Battery packs take up space. Even with the (roughly) 1.5-kWh battery packs used by hybrids cargo capacity usually takes a hit. In the Soul EV, rear seat legroom suffers a three-inch reduction due to the underfloor location of the car's 27-kWh battery pack. But VW engineers managed to design and package a 24-kWh battery pack so cleverly that the e-Golf's passenger and cargo room are identical to those of a regular Golf. Adults will comfortably fit in the car's back seat. The same can't be said about most other EVs--the Soul being a second exception. Even with the three-inch cut, the Kia's back seat is about as roomy as the Golf's. The i3's back seat is far tighter. Which EV treats its passengers best depends on the season. The e-Golf includes rear air vents, while the Soul EV+ includes rear seat bun warmers. Moving to the cargo area, the Soul EV's battery pack eats up a dozen cubic feet, leaving just under 50. The uncompromised e-Golf can contain a couple more. But these figures don't convey the differing proportions of the cars' cargo holds. The e-Golf's is a few inches longer, while the Soul EV's is a few inches taller. Which is the better cargo hauler depends on the shape of your cargo. The much larger Tesla Model S can hold a few more cubic feet, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class about the same as the e-Golf. No other EV comes close, especially not the 12-cube BMW i3. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review | |
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