Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) vs. Toyota 4Runner (2011) Specs

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2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2011 Toyota 4Runner Specifications

Model Year	2021	2011
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Toyota 4Runner
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	109.8 in	-6 in
Length	167.6 in	189.9 in	-22.3 in
Width	70.8 in	75.8 in	-5 in
Height	58.2 in	71.5 in	-13.3 in
Curb Weight	3256 lb.	4400 lb.	-1144 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	24.0 gal.	-10.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.3 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	57.8 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.7 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.6 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	57.8 in	-3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.7 in	-55.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	32.9 in	2.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.3 in	-34.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.7 in	-57.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.3 in	-43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.3 in	-29.3 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	103.9 in (over 3 rows)	-27.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	9.0 ft³	8.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	17.4	46.3 ft³	-28.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.7 ft³	88.8 ft³	-35.1 ft³

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2011 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review

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