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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2015 Ford Expedition Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Ford Expedition | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5000 420 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 119.0 in | -17.5 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 206.5 in | -41.1 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 78.8 in | -8.5 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 77.2 in | -18.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 5781 lb. | -2455 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -13.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 63.2 in | -8.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.3 in | -59.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 63.7 in | -10.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.9 in | -59.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 39.1 in | -3.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -41.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 55.0 ft3 | -40 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -62.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2012 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 |
| 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 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 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 Golf / GTI review |
| 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 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 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 Golf / GTI review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Expedition
| 2015 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |
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