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2014 Toyota Avalon and 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@4300 329 Nm@2400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,958 mm | 4,201 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,509 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 55 L | 9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 998 mm | -20 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 978 mm | -15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 902 mm | 94 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 425 L | 28 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 1,303 L | 15 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Avalon
| 2014 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Avalon
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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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