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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,201 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,346 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 50 L | 5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,029 mm | 997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,328 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 998 mm | -20 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,110 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 919 mm | -17 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 561 L | -136 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 1,741 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2013 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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