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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 118.9 in | -17.4 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 205.0 in | -39.6 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 78.4 in | -8.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 70.4 in | -12.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2968 lb. | 4790 lb. | -1822 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 62.0 in | -7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 61.3 in | -8.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 68.8 ft3 | -53.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -70.4 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
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