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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2018 Toyota Highlander specs.

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2013 2018  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Toyota Highlander  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
256 hp@4300
243 lb-ft@2400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 109.8 in -8.3 in
Length 165.4 in 192.5 in -27.1 in
Width 70.3 in 75.8 in -5.5 in
Height 58.3 in 68.1 in -9.8 in
Curb Weight 3326 lb. 4535 lb. -1209 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 19.2 gal. -4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 40.7 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 59.3 in -4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 57.2 in -57.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 44.2 in -3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 39.9 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.8 in 59.6 in -6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.1 in -57.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 38.4 in -2.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.9 in -35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 45.6 in -45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 27.7 in -27.7 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 110.3 in (over 3 rows) -33.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 13.8 ft3 1.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.0 42.3 ft3 -27.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 46.0 ft3 83.7 ft3 -37.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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