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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2011) vs. Pontiac G6 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2009 Pontiac G6 specs.

2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2009 Pontiac G6 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pontiac G6  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
219 hp@5900
219 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 112.3 in -10.8 in
Length 165.4 in 189.1 in -23.7 in
Width 70.3 in 70.6 in -0.3 in
Height 58.3 in 57.0 in 1.3 in
Curb Weight 3090 lb. 3452 lb. -362 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 16.4 gal. -1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 39.0 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 55.4 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 52.7 in -52.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.2 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 36.5 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.8 in 55.4 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.9 in -51.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 37.6 in -2.1 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 79.8 in (over 2 rows) -3.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 14.0 ft3 1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 46.0 ft3 14.0 ft3 32 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2011 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 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 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 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
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
They are supportive with good leg support. The seat side bolsters hold driver in place. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Pontiac G6

2009 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Extremely uncomfortable driver seat. This was the base model with cloth manual seats. They are too hard . see full Pontiac G6 review
 
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