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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2012) vs. Cadillac ATS (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2017 Cadillac ATS specs.

2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2017 Cadillac ATS Specifications

Model Year 2012 2017  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Cadillac ATS  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
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 1,346 kg 1,530 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

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2017 Cadillac ATS

2017 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Unfortunately, the "why nots" from three years ago remain. The compact Cadillac sedan's rear seat hasn't gotten any larger, and the coupe's is even tighter. Meanwhile, Audi, Lexus, and Mercedes have introduced competitors with roomier rear seats. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare in the ATS sedan, and virtually none to spare in the ATS coupe. Drivers who need the seat further back than I do will eliminate leg room for all but the shortest rear passengers. see full Cadillac ATS review
 

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