Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Cadillac ATS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@4300 329 Nm@2400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 203 kW@5500 353 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,201 mm | 4,643 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,634 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 61 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 980 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,346 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 935 mm | 43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,328 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 851 mm | 51 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 289 L | 136 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 10.2 | -9.2 L |
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 |
2013 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The latest 3-Series has a roomy, comfortable back seat. Cadillac didn't see this coming, and sized the ATS to compete with the previous-generation BMW. Consequently, the Cadillac's rear seat is considerably tighter than the BMW's or the Infiniti G37's, a little tighter than an A4's, about even with that in a C-Class, and roomier than that in a Lexus IS. If you want adults to be comfortable in back, the ATS isn't your car, but neither are most of the cars it competes with. see full Cadillac ATS review |
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