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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2014 BMW i8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | BMW i8 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,201 mm | 4,696 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,346 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 42 L | 13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 983 mm | 15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 823 mm | 155 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 0 mm | 902 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 133 L | 292 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 4.7 | -3.7 L |
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 BMW i8
| 2014 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW i8
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