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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2011 Honda Odyssey Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Honda Odyssey | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,201 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 2,012 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,346 kg | 1,967 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 79 L | -24 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,008 mm | 997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,478 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,003 mm | 977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,679 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 1,039 mm | 901 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 965 mm | -965 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,547 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,077 mm | -1 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 1,087 L | 424 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 2,636 L | 13 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 4,205 L | -3 L |
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 2011 Honda Odyssey
| 2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
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