Honda Accord (2016) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2020) Specs

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2016 Honda Accord and 2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2016	2020
Model	Honda Accord	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,776 mm	2,637 mm	0 mm
Length	4,890 mm	4,257 mm	0 mm
Width	1,849 mm	1,798 mm	0 mm
Height	1,466 mm	1,478 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,607 kg	1,477 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	65 L	50 L	15 L
Headroom, Row 1	993 mm	975 mm	18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,488 mm	1,420 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,412 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,080 mm	1,046 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	953 mm	968 mm	-15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,435 mm	1,369 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,389 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	978 mm	904 mm	74 mm
Total Legroom	2,057 mm (over 2 rows)	1,951 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	447 L	493 L	-46 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.8	1,521 L	14.8

2016 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord review

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