Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2017) vs. Ford Expedition (2015) Specs

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2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2015 Ford Expedition Specifications

Model Year	2017	2015
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Ford Expedition
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	119.0 in	-15.5 in
Length	179.6 in	206.5 in	-26.9 in
Width	70.8 in	78.8 in	-8 in
Height	58.3 in	77.2 in	-18.9 in
Curb Weight	3063 lb.	5549 lb.	-2486 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	28.0 gal.	-14.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	39.6 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	63.2 in	-7.3 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	38.6 in	39.8 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	63.7 in	-9.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.9 in	-59.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	39.1 in	-3.5 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	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	-41.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.4 ft³	18.6 ft³	11.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	30.4	55.0 ft³	-24.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.5 ft³	108.3 ft³	-41.8 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	As I've noted before (when reviewing the e-Golf), the seventh-generation Golf's front seats are shaped and padded to provide nearly ideal comfort and support in daily driving. The CX-5's driver seat also fit me well, but not quite as well as the Volkswagen's. Compared to other compact hatchbacks and its ancestors, the current Golf has a roomy rear seat. I can sit behind my 5-9 self with about five inches of air ahead of my knees. Unless unusually tall people populate both rows, the amount of space should be beyond adequate. Compare the Golf SportWagen's rear seat to that in the CX-5, and a funny thing happens. On paper, the Mazda provides about 3.5 more inches of legroom. When sitting behind myself in both vehicles, though, I had about half as much space ahead of my knees in the CX-5. I've noticed in the past that VW measures rear legroom very conservatively, and apparently they continue to do so. The Golf's interior is roomier than the official specs suggest. Plus its rear seat passengers get air vents. The Mazda's do not. This said, I'm not entirely comfortable in the Golf SportWagen's rear seat. To me it feels overly reclined. In neither the GSW nor the CX-5 is the degree of recline adjustable. It is in some compact crossovers. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Difficult ingress and egress 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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