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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2008 Volkswagen Eos Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Volkswagen Eos | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,201 mm | 4,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,672 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 55 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 953 mm | 45 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 909 mm | 69 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 826 mm | 76 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 187 L | 238 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 297 L | -296 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Eos
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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