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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2016 Dodge Journey Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Dodge Journey | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.8 in | -12.3 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 192.4 in | -27 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 72.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 66.6 in | -8.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3884 lb. | -558 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.5 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.9 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.9 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 33.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.5 in | -43.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 23.4 in | -23.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | -21.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 37.0 ft3 | -22 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | -21.6 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 2016 Dodge Journey
| 2016 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2015 | 0 | I love the driver's seat -- it's supportive, comfortable and cushy. I like the power lumbar feature on the SXT that lets you position it up/down and larger/smaller. Not so big on the manual recline with the power seat -- adjustments to the seat bottom don't move the seatback. see full Dodge Journey review |
| 2016 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2015 | 0 | This is NOT a vehicle for a family of six. There were nonstop complaints about legroom from all my kids -- the 8-year-old twins in the wayback, the teenagers in the middle row. I couldn't be comfortable in the driver's seat, so that my son could have enough room to actually sit straight in the middle row, while giving his little sister enough room for her feet in the back row. It's a "make-do" or "in a pinch" 6-passenger car. Across town with 6 people is okay, across the state would incite a riot and mutiny. see full Dodge Journey review |
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