Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.5 in | -1 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 174.5 in | -9.1 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 71.2 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 65.6 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2968 lb. | 3393 lb. | -425 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.1 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.2 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.1 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.0 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 35.8 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -10.1 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 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |