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Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Lexus GS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.2 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 190.0 in | -24.6 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 71.7 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 56.1 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3916 lb. | -590 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.5 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.0 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.1 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.4 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 33.3 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 |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |