Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 101.5 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 179.3 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 70.1 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 59.2 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3228 lb. | 1483 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 54.8 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.1 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 35.5 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 Jetta / 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 Jetta / 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 Jetta / 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 Jetta / 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 Jetta / 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 Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |