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2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2021 Honda Accord Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Honda Accord | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6500 370 Nm@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,201 mm | 4,981 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,402 kg | 1,533 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 56 L | -1 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,003 mm | 997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,405 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 947 mm | 31 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 1,026 mm | 901 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 473 L | -48 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 16.7 | -15.7 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | The original Golf revolutionized the automotive world by demonstrating how practical a small car could be. Though the latest, seventh-generation Golf is much larger than the original, and every major auto maker now offers a Golf-like compact, the Volkswagen continues to impress with its practicality. Let's start with the front seat. The seat itself is shaped and padded to provide nearly ideal comfort and support in daily driving. The performance buckets in the GTI and R have firmer bolsters that provide more lateral support, but the regular Golf's buckets are cushier and more comfortably contoured. The e-Golf uses the same exemplary seats. In comparison, the seats in the Soul EV are merely okay. The view forward from the e-Golf's driver seat is also about as good as it gets in a current compact, with a reasonably-sized instrument panel and an expansive, comfortably raked windshield flanked by relatively thin pillars. This said, some people might prefer the higher driving position in the quasi-crossover Soul EV. For me, a conventional car's lower position continues to feel more natural, especially in turns. Battery packs take up space. Even with the (roughly) 1.5-kWh battery packs used by hybrids cargo capacity usually takes a hit. In the Soul EV, rear seat legroom suffers a three-inch reduction due to the underfloor location of the car's 27-kWh battery pack. But VW engineers managed to design and package a 24-kWh battery pack so cleverly that the e-Golf's passenger and cargo room are identical to those of a regular Golf. Adults will comfortably fit in the car's back seat. The same can't be said about most other EVs--the Soul being a second exception. Even with the three-inch cut, the Kia's back seat is about as roomy as the Golf's. The i3's back seat is far tighter. Which EV treats its passengers best depends on the season. The e-Golf includes rear air vents, while the Soul EV+ includes rear seat bun warmers. Moving to the cargo area, the Soul EV's battery pack eats up a dozen cubic feet, leaving just under 50. The uncompromised e-Golf can contain a couple more. But these figures don't convey the differing proportions of the cars' cargo holds. The e-Golf's is a few inches longer, while the Soul EV's is a few inches taller. Which is the better cargo hauler depends on the shape of your cargo. The much larger Tesla Model S can hold a few more cubic feet, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class about the same as the e-Golf. No other EV comes close, especially not the 12-cube BMW i3. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Honda Accord
| 2021 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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