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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2014 Cadillac ELR Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Cadillac ELR | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,695 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,201 mm | 4,724 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,847 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,346 kg | 1,837 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 35 L | 20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 937 mm | 61 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,344 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 881 mm | 97 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,267 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 853 mm | 49 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 297 L | 128 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 10.5 | -9.5 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 Cadillac ELR
| 2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review | |
| 2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR
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