Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,823 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,816 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,996 kg | 1,464 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 91 L | 55 L | 36 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 975 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 968 mm | 12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 836 mm | 902 mm | -66 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 871 mm | 0 mm | 871 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,466 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 744 mm | 0 mm | 744 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,639 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 255 L | 929 L | -674 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,311 L | 32.8 | -31.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,515 L | 1,894 L | 1 L |
2011 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |