Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Dodge Challenger | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 116.0 in | -14.5 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 197.7 in | -32.3 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 75.7 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.0 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2968 lb. | 3719 lb. | -751 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.2 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.0 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.9 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 32.6 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 29.8 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 |
2009 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |