Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Ford Edge | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@6250 339 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,201 mm | 4,717 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,707 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,402 kg | 1,848 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 72 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,016 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,392 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 998 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,494 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 1,006 mm | 901 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 909 L | -484 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 1,971 L | 0 L |
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 |
2010 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2010 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |