Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Ford Flex | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@4300 329 Nm@2400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,201 mm | 5,138 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,717 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 2,195 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 73 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,062 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,029 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 1,125 mm | 901 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,044 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 848 mm | -848 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 549 L | -124 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 1,274 L | 14 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 2,455 L | -1 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 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |