Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Toyota Prius c | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 100.4 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 157.3 in | 8.1 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 66.7 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 56.9 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2968 lb. | 2500 lb. | 468 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 9.5 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 52.3 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.0 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 51.7 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 35.0 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 46 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review |