Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,201 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,583 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 70 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 986 mm | 12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,417 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 953 mm | 25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,427 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 1,039 mm | 901 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 408 L | 17 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 14.4 | -13.4 L |
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 |
2007 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |