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2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.5 in | -11 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 188.8 in | -23.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 69.3 in | -11 in |
| Curb Weight | 2968 lb. | 3668 lb. | -700 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.9 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.7 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.9 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 40.2 in | -4.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -20.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 | -21.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2011 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 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
They are supportive with good leg support. The seat side bolsters hold driver in place. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
| 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room with sliding rear seat. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The best thing is the flexibility of the cabin configuration. I have tall in-laws and my wife and I are both tall, so the adjustments you can make to the cabin configuration depending on the use are important. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
See above. When we are alone, we put the back seats all the way forward and the front seats all the way back, maximizing hauling space. When accompanied, we change it to maximize rear passenger spce. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The entire cabin is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The entire interior is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
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