Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Ford Taurus X (2009) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2009 Ford Taurus X Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Ford Taurus X
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	112.9 in	-11.4 in
Length	165.4 in	200.3 in	-34.9 in
Width	70.3 in	74.9 in	-4.6 in
Height	58.3 in	67.4 in	-9.1 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	4204 lb.	-878 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.0 gal.	-4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	39.4 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	58.5 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.8 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	39.4 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	57.9 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.4 in	-56.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	39.8 in	-4.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.5 in	-38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	46.0 in	-46 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.6 in	-33.6 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-37.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	17.4 ft³	-2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.0	47.4 ft³	-32.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	85.2 ft³	-39.2 ft³

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

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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