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Chevrolet Volt (2014) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Chevrolet Volt and 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2014 Chevrolet Volt and 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2014 2012  
Model Chevrolet Volt Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.7 in 101.5 in 4.2 in
Length 177.1 in 165.4 in 11.7 in
Width 70.4 in 70.3 in 0.1 in
Height 56.6 in 58.3 in -1.7 in
Curb Weight 3781 lb. 2968 lb. 813 lb.
Fuel Capacity 9.3 gal. 14.5 gal. -5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 39.3 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.5 in 54.7 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 0.0 in 53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 41.2 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.0 in 38.5 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 52.8 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.2 in 0.0 in 51.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.1 in 35.5 in -1.4 in
Total Legroom 76.2 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) -0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.6 ft3 15.0 ft3 -4.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 46.0 ft3 -46

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Volt

2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
  1. Really comfortable heated bucket seats.
see full Chevrolet Volt review
2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review
2014 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review
2013 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review
 

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
 
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