Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2011) vs. Porsche Boxster (2006) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2006 Porsche Boxster Specifications

Model Year	2011	2006
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Porsche Boxster
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	95.1 in	6.4 in
Length	165.4 in	170.4 in	-5 in
Width	70.3 in	70.9 in	-0.6 in
Height	58.3 in	51.0 in	7.3 in
Curb Weight	2968 lb.	2855 lb.	113 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	17.0 gal.	-2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	38.4 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	51.7 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.4 in	-53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.6 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	0.0 in	38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	0.0 in	35.5 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	41.6 in (over 1 rows)	35.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	9.9 ft³	5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	9.9 ft³	36.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2011 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 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	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	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
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	They are supportive with good leg support. The seat side bolsters hold driver in place. see full Volkswagen 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 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 Golf / GTI review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Porsche Boxster

2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD	sport seats provide a lot of support see full Porsche Boxster review

2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD	no rear seat see full Porsche Boxster review

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