Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Lexus GS (2006) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2006 Lexus GS Specifications

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
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

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