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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 101.5 in | 5.4 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 165.4 in | 13 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 70.3 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.3 in | -2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3405 lb. | 2968 lb. | 437 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 52.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 35.5 in | -2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 | -33.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy to drive for many hours at as time, good trip car. Very comfortable, smooth ride. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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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