Honda Ridgeline (2008) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2011) Specs

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2008 Honda Ridgeline and 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2008	2011
Model	Honda Ridgeline	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUT	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	122.0 in	101.5 in	20.5 in
Length	206.8 in	165.4 in	41.4 in
Width	76.3 in	70.3 in	6 in
Height	70.3 in	58.3 in	12 in
Curb Weight	4503 lb.	2968 lb.	1535 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.3 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	54.7 in	8.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.6 in	0.0 in	57.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	41.2 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	38.5 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.6 in	52.8 in	9.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.2 in	0.0 in	57.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	35.5 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	0.0	15.0 ft³	-15
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 2008 Honda Ridgeline

2008 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The rear seat is very spacious and relatively comfortable. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of comfortable seat with the split bench. Can fit a car seat on the smaller right side and still have room for two adults with reasonable leg room. Both sides of the split bench can be easily flipped up for increased storage or down for seating. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of room and comfort for 5 passengers. Easy to put seats up or down, depending on hauling needs. Rear seat access is easy via the full-size rear passenger doors. Ventilation is good with the rear-vents between the front seats. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Rear seats are as comfortable as any vehicle I have been in. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Very good leg room and back of seat angled properly see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The most room of any "small" P/U truck. Comfortable driving position with lots of leg room. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Cabin width. Big, comfy heated leather seats. The back seats are flatter and less comfortable, but kids like them just fine. The cabin has plenty of room and many storage bins. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Room to seat three person comfortably in the rear seat. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	There is no hump in the floor, thus allowing the rear seat to accommodate three adults. The seat is split for folding up for more flexibility. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Lots of legroom and comfortable seats, like sitting in an easy chair. see full Honda Ridgeline review

2008 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Nothing and is a strength. My golfing buddies love to ride with me. see full Honda Ridgeline 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
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
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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