Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Toyota Sienna | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 119.3 in | -17.8 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 200.2 in | -34.8 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 78.1 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.9 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2968 lb. | 4275 lb. | -1307 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 65.0 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 64.6 in | -11.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.1 in | -66.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 37.6 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.3 in | -50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | -37.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 | -24.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 87.1 ft3 | -72.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 150.0 ft3 | -104 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 |
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |