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Chevrolet Volt (2012) vs. Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Volt and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI specs.

2012 Chevrolet Volt and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Chevrolet Volt Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.7 in 98.9 in 6.8 in
Length 177.1 in 164.9 in 12.2 in
Width 70.4 in 68.3 in 2.1 in
Height 56.6 in 56.7 in -0.1 in
Curb Weight 3781 lb. 3034 lb. 747 lb.
Fuel Capacity 9.3 gal. 14.5 gal. -5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 38.6 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.5 in 53.7 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 0.0 in 53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 41.5 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.0 in 37.4 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 52.4 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.2 in 0.0 in 51.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.1 in 33.5 in 0.6 in
Total Legroom 76.2 in (over 2 rows) 75 in (over 2 rows) 1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.6 ft3 18.0 ft3 -7.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 41.8 ft3 -41.8

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt

2012 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review
2012 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review
2012 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
most comfortable seats out of the Totoya Matrix, Mazda 3, Honda fit, Nissan Versa see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Excellent seats and comfort, however occasionally find the seats a bit narrow and the foot well can be tight in some shoes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The front seats offer great lateral support. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Zero fatigue on long drives, natural driving position see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Same as a small sedan, dead pedal, loads of head room see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
High roof line gives sedan-like head room, lots of foot room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good Shoulder width, okay leg room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Great for my kids (4 and 7) but small for adults. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2006 4dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Seats could be firmer though adequate. It has no lumbar support and expended use probably will change the shape of the foam used in the seat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
 
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