Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2018) vs. Lexus IS (2011) Specs

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2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2011 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2018	2011
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1800	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	107.5 in	-3.7 in
Length	167.6 in	180.1 in	-12.5 in
Width	70.8 in	70.9 in	-0.1 in
Height	58.2 in	56.1 in	2.1 in
Curb Weight	3300 lb.	3780 lb.	-480 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	17.2 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	37.2 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	54.4 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	43.9 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.7 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	52.7 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	30.6 in	5 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	13.0 ft³	4.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.7 ft³	13.0 ft³	40.7 ft³

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2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review

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