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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2012) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2007 Toyota RAV4 specs.

2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2007 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2007  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Toyota RAV4  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
256 hp@4300
243 lb-ft@2400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 104.7 in -3.2 in
Length 165.4 in 181.1 in -15.7 in
Width 70.3 in 71.5 in -1.2 in
Height 58.3 in 66.3 in -8 in
Curb Weight 3326 lb. 3655 lb. -329 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 15.9 gal. -1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 40.8 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 57.1 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.8 in -53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.8 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 39.7 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.8 in 55.3 in -2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.4 in -52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 38.3 in -2.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.2 in -37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 52.6 in -52.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 43.3 in -43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 30.0 in -30 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 110.1 in (over 3 rows) -33.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 12.3 ft3 2.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.0 37.2 ft3 -22.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 46.0 ft3 73.0 ft3 -27 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2012 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
2011 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota RAV4

2007 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review
 
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