Subaru BRZ (2018) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2012) Specs

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2018 Subaru BRZ and 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2018	2012
Model	Subaru BRZ	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@7000 156 lb-ft@6400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	101.5 in	-0.3 in
Length	166.7 in	165.4 in	1.3 in
Width	69.9 in	70.3 in	-0.4 in
Height	50.6 in	58.3 in	-7.7 in
Curb Weight	2762 lb.	3326 lb.	-564 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	14.5 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.1 in	39.3 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.5 in	54.7 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.2 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.0 in	38.5 in	-3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.7 in	52.8 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	45.3 in	0.0 in	45.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	35.5 in	-5.6 in
Total Legroom	71.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	-4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.9 ft³	15.0 ft³	-8.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	6.9 ft³	46.0 ft³	-39.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Subaru BRZ

2018 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD	The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer. The seats themselves are fantastic for driving. Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time. The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position. see full Subaru BRZ review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2012 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 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	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	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

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