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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.
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 |