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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2012) vs. Suzuki SX4 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2008 Suzuki SX4 specs.

2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2008 Suzuki SX4 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Suzuki SX4  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 98.4 in 3.1 in
Length 165.4 in 163.9 in 1.5 in
Width 70.3 in 69.1 in 1.2 in
Height 58.3 in 63.2 in -4.9 in
Curb Weight 2968 lb. 2750 lb. 218 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 11.0 gal. 3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 39.6 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 53.3 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 51.0 in -51 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.4 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 37.5 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.8 in 52.8 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 47.0 in -47 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 35.9 in -0.4 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 77.3 in (over 2 rows) -0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 16.0 ft3 -1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 46.0 ft3 51.8 ft3 -5.8 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Suzuki SX4

2008 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual 4WD
Adults can sit back there without bending into a pretzel see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic 4WD
It is what it is. I fit into the seat well. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Interior and cargo space are roomy for a compact car. Lots of head & leg room for front and back seats. Easy to get in and out of front seats. Trunk is big. For a small car that's easy to park there's plenty of interior space. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Seat are ok,,, miss the feel of leather but something I can live with, plenty of leg room for me. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2007 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic 4WD
Seat is firm and I have enough head and leg room. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic 4WD
I will say the rear seat was fairly comfortable although my hair was brushing up against the ceiling. Impossible to put 4 people in this car comfortably. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2009 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic 4WD
Space behind rear seats unacceptable. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual 4WD
Not much leg room, even for average adults. see full Suzuki SX4 review
 
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