Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2012) vs. Acura ILX (2014) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2014 Acura ILX Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Acura ILX
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	105.1 in	-3.6 in
Length	165.4 in	179.1 in	-13.7 in
Width	70.3 in	70.6 in	-0.3 in
Height	58.3 in	55.6 in	2.7 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	2978 lb.	348 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	37.9 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	55.6 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	50.2 in	-50.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.3 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	35.9 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	53.5 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.6 in	-51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	34.0 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	12.4 ft³	2.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	12.4 ft³	33.6 ft³

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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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura ILX

2014 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	For me, Acura's front seats provide a very good combination of lateral support and comfort. Opinions of seats are bound to vary from person to person, though, as it's difficult to design one seat to fit all shapes and sizes of people. see full Acura ILX review

2014 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The ILX's rear seat is considerably tighter than that in the Civic--functionality has been sacrificed in favor of a stylishly lower roofline. Six-foot passengers won't quite fit. see full Acura ILX review

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