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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2013 Honda Pilot Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Honda Pilot | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,201 mm | 4,862 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,803 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,346 kg | 1,950 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 79 L | -24 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,016 mm | 997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,488 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,011 mm | 977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,445 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 978 mm | -76 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,496 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 815 mm | -815 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 510 L | -85 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 1,351 L | 14 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 2,464 L | -1 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 2013 Honda Pilot
| 2013 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2013 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review |
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