Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Cadillac CTS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 304 hp@6400 273 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
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 | 72.5 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 4001 lb. | -675 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 | 54.7 in | -1.9 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 | 13.6 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 32.4 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2008 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Size of the car gives it lots of interior room compared to comparably priced cars in segment see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |