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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2013 Cadillac CTS Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Cadillac CTS | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.4 in | -11.9 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 191.6 in | -26.2 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 72.6 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 59.1 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2968 lb. | 4060 lb. | -1092 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.7 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.3 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 35.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 25.0 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
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 2013 Cadillac CTS
| 2013 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The first two generations of the CTS were "in between" cars larger than a BMW 3-Series but more compact than a BMW 5-Series. Contented and priced like the former, they weren't pitched as competitors to the latter. With the third-generation sedan this has changed. The new CTS leaves the 3er for the ATS and goes head-to-head with the 5er. However, the 2014's exterior and interior are only a bit more expansive than those of the 2008-2013 car. Also, the rear doors do not open wide enough for easy entry. You'll still find a roomier, more comfortable, easier to access rear seat in the 5-Series, even if the official specs suggest otherwise. see full Cadillac CTS review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Cadillac CTS
| 2013 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Hard to get in and out of. not much head room. The material is nice. see full Cadillac CTS review |
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