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 |
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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 |