Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
5.7L V8 DOHC-4v 381 hp@5600 401 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.2 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 194.9 in | -29.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 77.6 in | -7.3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 74.0 in | -15.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 5690 lb. | -2364 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -10.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.3 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 61.0 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.8 in | -59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 61.1 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.0 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.0 in | -36 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.3 in | -62.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.4 in | -28.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 43.0 ft3 | -28 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -35.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.