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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2009 Ford Taurus X Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@4300 329 Nm@2400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,201 mm | 5,088 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,907 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 72 L | -17 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,001 mm | 997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,402 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,001 mm | 977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,433 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 1,011 mm | 901 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,168 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 853 mm | -853 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 493 L | -68 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 1,342 L | 14 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 2,413 L | -1 L |
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 2009 Ford Taurus X
| 2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
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