Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Cadillac STS | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 116.4 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 196.3 in | -30.9 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.6 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2968 lb. | 3960 lb. | -992 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.6 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 57.4 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 38.3 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 32.2 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 |
2006 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |