Pontiac Solstice (2008) vs. Volkswagen Golf (2022) Specs

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2008 Pontiac Solstice and 2022 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

Model Year	2008	2022
Model	Pontiac Solstice	Volkswagen Golf
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5900 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	5-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	95.1 in	103.6 in	-8.5 in
Length	157.2 in	168.8 in	-11.6 in
Width	71.3 in	70.4 in	0.9 in
Height	50.1 in	57.6 in	-7.5 in
Curb Weight	2976 lb.	3481 lb.	-505 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	-0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	38.5 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.4 in	55.9 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.4 in	-53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	41.2 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.1 in	-38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	46.3 in	-46.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	35.0 in	-35 in
Total Legroom	42.7 in (over 1 rows)	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	-33.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	2.1 ft³	19.9 ft³	-17.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	5.4 ft³	34.5 ft³	-29.1 ft³

2008 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD	No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review
2008	2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review

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