Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.9 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 180.2 in | -14.8 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 71.4 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 56.2 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3693 lb. | -367 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.2 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.5 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 33.3 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |