Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer (2008) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Specifications

Model Year	2013	2008
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	6.0L V8 OHV-2v 390 hp@6000 400 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed manual	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	113.0 in	-11.5 in
Length	165.4 in	191.8 in	-26.4 in
Width	70.3 in	74.7 in	-4.4 in
Height	58.3 in	72.5 in	-14.2 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	4629 lb.	-1303 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	22.0 gal.	-7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.2 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	58.5 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.0 in	-56 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.9 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	39.6 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	58.5 in	-5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	58.2 in	-58.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	37.0 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	-3.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	43.7 ft³	-28.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	80.1 ft³	-34.1 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

2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Excellent Front Seats see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review
2007	4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD	I am tall (6'6") and fit in the front seats and am able to drive it. That is rare and good. Comfort is high for a GM product. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review

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