Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 118.2 in | -16.7 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 200.2 in | -34.8 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 78.1 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.4 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3025 lb. | 5500 lb. | -2475 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.7 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 58.1 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 37.1 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 40.1 ft3 | -25.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -42.7 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |