Toyota Land Cruiser (2009) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

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2009 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Toyota Land Cruiser	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	5.7L V8 DOHC-4v 381 hp@5600 401 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD w/low range	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	101.5 in	10.7 in
Length	194.9 in	165.4 in	29.5 in
Width	77.6 in	70.3 in	7.3 in
Height	74.0 in	58.3 in	15.7 in
Curb Weight	5690 lb.	3326 lb.	2364 lb.
Fuel Capacity	25.4 gal.	14.5 gal.	10.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	39.3 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.0 in	54.7 in	6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.8 in	0.0 in	59.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.2 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	38.5 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.1 in	52.8 in	8.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.5 in	0.0 in	58.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.0 in	35.5 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.0 in	0.0 in	36 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	62.3 in	0.0 in	62.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	58.6 in	0.0 in	58.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	28.4 in	0.0 in	28.4 in
Total Legroom	106.7 in (over 3 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	30 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.1 ft³	15.0 ft³	1.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.0 ft³	15.0	28 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	81.7 ft³	46.0 ft³	35.7 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.

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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