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2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2006 Honda Ridgeline Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Honda Ridgeline | |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 247 hp@5750 245 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 122.0 in | -20.5 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 206.8 in | -41.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 76.3 in | -6 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 70.3 in | -12 in |
| Curb Weight | 3025 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1478 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 63.2 in | -8.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 62.6 in | -9.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 15 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 46 ft3 |
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 2006 Honda Ridgeline
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The most room of any "small" P/U truck. Comfortable driving position with lots of leg room. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Cabin width. Big, comfy heated leather seats. The back seats are flatter and less comfortable, but kids like them just fine. The cabin has plenty of room and many storage bins. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room to seat three person comfortably in the rear seat. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
There is no hump in the floor, thus allowing the rear seat to accommodate three adults. The seat is split for folding up for more flexibility. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Lots of legroom and comfortable seats, like sitting in an easy chair. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
A lot of room for a pickup truck. 3 adults can sit in the back. An adult can even sit in the middle between 2 car seats. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
i fit well see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
WE FIT COMFORTABLY THERE AS DO OUR 2 KIDS AND 2 LABS. IF YOU PUT THE SEATS UP THERE IS A LOT OF SPACE FOR ADDITIONAL CARGO. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very roomy, nice leather, good seat adjustability. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Nothing and is a strength. My golfing buddies love to ride with me. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
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