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Audi A4 / S4 (2009) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Audi A4 / S4 and 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2009 Audi A4 / S4 and 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Audi A4 / S4 Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.6 in 101.5 in 9.1 in
Length 185.2 in 165.4 in 19.8 in
Width 71.9 in 70.3 in 1.6 in
Height 56.5 in 58.3 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 3710 lb. 2968 lb. 742 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 14.5 gal. 2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.3 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.5 in 54.7 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.2 in 38.5 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.3 in 52.8 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.2 in 35.5 in -0.3 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) -0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.3 ft3 15.0 ft3 2.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 50.5 ft3 46.0 ft3 4.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A4 / S4

2009 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6
7-speed automated manual AWD
Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6
7-speed automated manual AWD
Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
Rear seats seem very cramped for leg room. I've never used them, but have only ever dared to take adults on short trips in the back. Heated seats are available for the rear passengers. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
Depending on how tall your front passengers are, your rear passengers may not have any room to sit. Can fit 4 average sized adults, but it will be tight. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Seats hard and unforgiving,had a sore back in first hour. Saab seats always been superb. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat is adequate, but not large. Child seat fits fine, but my son can kick the back of the front seat. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat is too small for adults on long trips (over an hour). And the rear seat can only hold 2 people even for short trips. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2011 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 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 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 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
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
They are supportive with good leg support. The seat side bolsters hold driver in place. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 
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