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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2012) vs. Kia Cadenza (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2015 Kia Cadenza specs.

2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2015 Kia Cadenza Specifications

Model Year 2012 2015  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Kia Cadenza  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
256 hp@4300
243 lb-ft@2400
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
293 hp@6400
255 lb-ft@5200
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 112.0 in -10.5 in
Length 165.4 in 195.5 in -30.1 in
Width 70.3 in 72.8 in -2.5 in
Height 58.3 in 58.1 in 0.2 in
Curb Weight 3326 lb. 3668 lb. -342 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 18.5 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 40.0 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 58.3 in -3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.5 in -55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 45.5 in -4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 37.8 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.8 in 56.5 in -3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.7 in -54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 36.8 in -1.3 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 82.3 in (over 2 rows) -5.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 15.9 ft3 -0.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 46.0 ft3 15.9 ft3 30.1 ft3

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Cadenza

2015 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 The Impala has an inch or two more rear legroom than the Cadenza, but this difference is much like that between a pool that is 12 feet deep and one that is 15. All of these sedans have more rear legroom than all but the tallest passengers will need. The Cadenza more than makes up for this trivial difference in quantity with a rear seat cushion that is more comfortably shaped and positioned than that in the Impala, and cushier than the overly firm park bench in the Avalon. The Azera's rear seat is similar, though. If you are carrying tall passengers in back, headroom will be a factor long before legroom will. None of these cars have an abundance of it. When both the Cadenza and the Impala are fitted with panoramic sunroofs the Impala has about a half-inch more. Not a large amount, but for some people it will be the difference between contacting the headliner and not contacting it. see full Kia Cadenza review
 

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