Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 2,578 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,080 mm | 4,201 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,966 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,895 kg | 1,346 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 55 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,621 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,648 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,715 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 902 mm | -901 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 968 mm | 0 mm | 968 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,552 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,316 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,003 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,099 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,235 L | 425 L | -424 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,676 L | 15.0 | -13 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,216 L | 1,303 L | 3 L |
2010 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |
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 |