Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 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 | 50.9 in | 57.6 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3046 lb. | 3481 lb. | -435 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 | 50.6 in | 53.4 in | -2.8 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 | 5.6 ft3 | 19.9 ft3 | -14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.6 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -28.9 ft3 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Golf.