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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2017) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2017 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2017 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2017 2017  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.5 in 118.9 in -15.4 in
Length 179.6 in 203.7 in -24.1 in
Width 70.8 in 78.5 in -7.7 in
Height 58.3 in 69.9 in -11.6 in
Curb Weight 3063 lb. 4646 lb. -1583 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 22.0 gal. -8.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.6 in 40.4 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 61.5 in -5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 58.0 in -58 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.3 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 39.4 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 61.0 in -7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.8 in -57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 36.8 in -1.2 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 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 111.3 in (over 3 rows) -34.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.4 ft3 24.4 ft3 6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 30.4 70.3 ft3 -39.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.5 ft3 116.3 ft3 -49.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 As I've noted before (when reviewing the e-Golf), the seventh-generation Golf's front seats are shaped and padded to provide nearly ideal comfort and support in daily driving. The CX-5's driver seat also fit me well, but not quite as well as the Volkswagen's. Compared to other compact hatchbacks and its ancestors, the current Golf has a roomy rear seat. I can sit behind my 5-9 self with about five inches of air ahead of my knees. Unless unusually tall people populate both rows, the amount of space should be beyond adequate. Compare the Golf SportWagen's rear seat to that in the CX-5, and a funny thing happens. On paper, the Mazda provides about 3.5 more inches of legroom. When sitting behind myself in both vehicles, though, I had about half as much space ahead of my knees in the CX-5. I've noticed in the past that VW measures rear legroom very conservatively, and apparently they continue to do so. The Golf's interior is roomier than the official specs suggest. Plus its rear seat passengers get air vents. The Mazda's do not. This said, I'm not entirely comfortable in the Golf SportWagen's rear seat. To me it feels overly reclined. In neither the GSW nor the CX-5 is the degree of recline adjustable. It is in some compact crossovers. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Difficult ingress and egress see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse

2017 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
 
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