Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Mercury Mariner | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.1 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 175.2 in | -9.8 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 71.1 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 67.7 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3549 lb. | -223 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.9 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 35.6 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -20.3 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 |
2010 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner review |