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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2015 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Mazda Mazda3 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,201 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,346 kg | 1,294 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 50 L | 5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 980 mm | 18 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 955 mm | 23 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,359 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 909 mm | -7 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 572 L | -147 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 1,334 L | 0 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3
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