Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.9 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 183.9 in | -18.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.6 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 70.9 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2968 lb. | 4050 lb. | -1082 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.3 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.4 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.9 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 31.3 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | -20.8 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 |
2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |